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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,198.84, 778,500.18 and 203,285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,198.84, 778,500.18 and 203,285.88 is: 304,812.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,198.84 : 778,500.18 = 203,285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,198.84/778,500.18 = 203,285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,198.84x = 778,500.18 × 203,285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,198.84x = 158,258,094,171.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,258,094,171.46/519,198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,812.11

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