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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,916.48, 778,599.51 and 278,750.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,916.48, 778,599.51 and 278,750.16 is: 418,245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,916.48 : 778,599.51 = 278,750.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,916.48/778,599.51 = 278,750.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,916.48x = 778,599.51 × 278,750.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,916.48x = 217,034,737,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,034,737,988.42/518,916.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,245.99

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