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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,965.26, 778,552.92 and 219,445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,965.26, 778,552.92 and 219,445.38 is: 329,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,965.26 : 778,552.92 = 219,445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,965.26/778,552.92 = 219,445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,965.26x = 778,552.92 × 219,445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,965.26x = 170,849,841,379.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,849,841,379.51/518,965.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,212.48

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