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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,509, 777,841.26 and 186,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,509, 777,841.26 and 186,162.76 is: 279,272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,509 : 777,841.26 = 186,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,509/777,841.26 = 186,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,509x = 777,841.26 × 186,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,509x = 144,805,075,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,805,075,803.48/518,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,272.06

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