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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,007.70, 778,511.55 and 332,230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,007.70, 778,511.55 and 332,230.10 is: 498,345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,007.70 : 778,511.55 = 332,230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,007.70/778,511.55 = 332,230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,007.70x = 778,511.55 × 332,230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,007.70x = 258,644,970,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,644,970,107.66/519,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,345.15

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