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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,282.08, 777,649.01 and 181,564.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,282.08, 777,649.01 and 181,564.27 is: 272,425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,282.08 : 777,649.01 = 181,564.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,282.08/777,649.01 = 181,564.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,282.08x = 777,649.01 × 181,564.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,282.08x = 141,193,271,964.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,193,271,964.93/518,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,425.53

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