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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,922.48, 778,383.72 and 238,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,922.48, 778,383.72 and 238,675.44 is: 358,013.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,922.48 : 778,383.72 = 238,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,922.48/778,383.72 = 238,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,922.48x = 778,383.72 × 238,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,922.48x = 185,781,076,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,781,076,859.84/518,922.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,013.16

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