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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,256.40, 778,884.60 and 318,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,256.40, 778,884.60 and 318,927.20 is: 478,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,256.40 : 778,884.60 = 318,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,256.40/778,884.60 = 318,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,256.40x = 778,884.60 × 318,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,256.40x = 248,407,484,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,407,484,601.12/519,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,390.80

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