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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,257.70, 778,886.55 and 203,724.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,257.70, 778,886.55 and 203,724.90 is: 305,587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,257.70 : 778,886.55 = 203,724.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,257.70/778,886.55 = 203,724.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,257.70x = 778,886.55 × 203,724.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,257.70x = 158,678,584,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,678,584,510.10/519,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,587.35

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