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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,232.20, 778,265.10 and 219,661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,232.20, 778,265.10 and 219,661.80 is: 329,245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,232.20 : 778,265.10 = 219,661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,232.20/778,265.10 = 219,661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,232.20x = 778,265.10 × 219,661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,232.20x = 170,955,112,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,955,112,743.18/519,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,245.98

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