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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,428.28, 777,992.55 and 181,471.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,428.28, 777,992.55 and 181,471.73 is: 272,330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,428.28 : 777,992.55 = 181,471.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,428.28/777,992.55 = 181,471.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,428.28x = 777,992.55 × 181,471.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,428.28x = 141,183,649,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,183,649,405.13/518,428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,330.15

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