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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,294.59, 777,552.62 and 181,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,294.59, 777,552.62 and 181,346.24 is: 272,058.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,294.59 : 777,552.62 = 181,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,294.59/777,552.62 = 181,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,294.59x = 777,552.62 × 181,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,294.59x = 141,006,245,076.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,006,245,076.30/518,294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,058.11

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