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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,789.26, 776,870.19 and 180,879.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,789.26, 776,870.19 and 180,879.48 is: 271,384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,789.26 : 776,870.19 = 180,879.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,789.26/776,870.19 = 180,879.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,789.26x = 776,870.19 × 180,879.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,789.26x = 140,519,875,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,519,875,994.70/517,789.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,384.30

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