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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,283.08, 777,650.51 and 181,565.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,283.08, 777,650.51 and 181,565.27 is: 272,427.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,283.08 : 777,650.51 = 181,565.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,283.08/777,650.51 = 181,565.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,283.08x = 777,650.51 × 181,565.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,283.08x = 141,194,324,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,194,324,813.79/518,283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,427.04

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