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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,013.90, 778,147.21 and 318,920.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,013.90, 778,147.21 and 318,920.88 is: 478,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,013.90 : 778,147.21 = 318,920.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,013.90/778,147.21 = 318,920.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,013.90x = 778,147.21 × 318,920.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,013.90x = 248,167,392,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,167,392,982.75/519,013.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,151.73

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