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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,252.70, 778,879.05 and 203,719.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,252.70, 778,879.05 and 203,719.90 is: 305,579.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,252.70 : 778,879.05 = 203,719.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,252.70/778,879.05 = 203,719.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,252.70x = 778,879.05 × 203,719.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,252.70x = 158,673,162,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,673,162,178.10/519,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,579.85

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