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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,960.08, 778,545.19 and 219,440.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,960.08, 778,545.19 and 219,440.17 is: 329,204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,960.08 : 778,545.19 = 219,440.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,960.08/778,545.19 = 219,440.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,960.08x = 778,545.19 × 219,440.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,960.08x = 170,844,088,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,844,088,859.41/518,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,204.68

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