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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,897.40, 778,346.10 and 332,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,897.40, 778,346.10 and 332,273.40 is: 498,410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,897.40 : 778,346.10 = 332,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,897.40/778,346.10 = 332,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,897.40x = 778,346.10 × 332,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,897.40x = 258,623,705,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,623,705,023.74/518,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,410.10

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