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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,138.60, 778,707.90 and 366,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,138.60, 778,707.90 and 366,923.40 is: 550,385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,138.60 : 778,707.90 = 366,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,138.60/778,707.90 = 366,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,138.60x = 778,707.90 × 366,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,138.60x = 285,726,150,274.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,726,150,274.86/519,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,385.10

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