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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,232.60, 778,848.90 and 319,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,232.60, 778,848.90 and 319,778.20 is: 479,667.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,232.60 : 778,848.90 = 319,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,232.60/778,848.90 = 319,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,232.60x = 778,848.90 × 319,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,232.60x = 249,058,899,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,058,899,313.98/519,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,667.30

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