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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,927.58, 778,485.47 and 234,752.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,927.58, 778,485.47 and 234,752.04 is: 352,170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,927.58 : 778,485.47 = 234,752.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,927.58/778,485.47 = 234,752.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,927.58x = 778,485.47 × 234,752.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,927.58x = 182,751,051,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,751,051,019.10/518,927.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,170.63

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