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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,252.40, 778,878.60 and 318,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,252.40, 778,878.60 and 318,923.20 is: 478,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,252.40 : 778,878.60 = 318,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,252.40/778,878.60 = 318,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,252.40x = 778,878.60 × 318,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,252.40x = 248,402,455,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,402,455,523.52/519,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,384.80

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