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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,254.70, 778,882.05 and 203,721.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,254.70, 778,882.05 and 203,721.90 is: 305,582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,254.70 : 778,882.05 = 203,721.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,254.70/778,882.05 = 203,721.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,254.70x = 778,882.05 × 203,721.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,254.70x = 158,675,331,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,675,331,101.90/519,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,582.85

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