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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,269.06, 777,514.29 and 181,320.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,269.06, 777,514.29 and 181,320.70 is: 272,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,269.06 : 777,514.29 = 181,320.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,269.06/777,514.29 = 181,320.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,269.06x = 777,514.29 × 181,320.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,269.06x = 140,979,437,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,979,437,363.59/518,269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,019.78

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