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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,218.60, 778,827.90 and 239,282.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,218.60, 778,827.90 and 239,282.60 is: 358,923.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,218.60 : 778,827.90 = 239,282.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,218.60/778,827.90 = 239,282.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,218.60x = 778,827.90 × 239,282.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,218.60x = 186,359,964,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,359,964,864.54/519,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,923.90

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