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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,896.40, 778,344.60 and 332,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,896.40, 778,344.60 and 332,272.40 is: 498,408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,896.40 : 778,344.60 = 332,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,896.40/778,344.60 = 332,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,896.40x = 778,344.60 × 332,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,896.40x = 258,622,428,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,622,428,269.04/518,896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,408.60

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