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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,176.50, 778,848.99 and 203,462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,176.50, 778,848.99 and 203,462.26 is: 305,226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,176.50 : 778,848.99 = 203,462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,176.50/778,848.99 = 203,462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,176.50x = 778,848.99 × 203,462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,176.50x = 158,466,375,704.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,466,375,704.12/519,176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,226.40

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