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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,254.90, 778,882.35 and 318,925.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,254.90, 778,882.35 and 318,925.70 is: 478,388.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,254.90 : 778,882.35 = 318,925.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,254.90/778,882.35 = 318,925.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,254.90x = 778,882.35 × 318,925.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,254.90x = 248,405,598,691.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,405,598,691.40/519,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,388.55

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