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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,175.50, 778,847.49 and 203,461.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,175.50, 778,847.49 and 203,461.26 is: 305,224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,175.50 : 778,847.49 = 203,461.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,175.50/778,847.49 = 203,461.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,175.50x = 778,847.49 × 203,461.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,175.50x = 158,465,291,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,465,291,663.24/519,175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,224.90

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