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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,332.65, 778,528.77 and 203,704.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,332.65, 778,528.77 and 203,704.81 is: 305,372.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,332.65 : 778,528.77 = 203,704.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,332.65/778,528.77 = 203,704.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,332.65x = 778,528.77 × 203,704.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,332.65x = 158,590,055,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,590,055,172.38/519,332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,372.78

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