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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,032.64, 777,187.24 and 185,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,032.64, 777,187.24 and 185,642.24 is: 278,512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,032.64 : 777,187.24 = 185,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,032.64/777,187.24 = 185,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,032.64x = 777,187.24 × 185,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,032.64x = 144,278,780,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,278,780,133.02/518,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,512.91

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