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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,770.41, 778,228.44 and 181,733.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,770.41, 778,228.44 and 181,733.91 is: 272,626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,770.41 : 778,228.44 = 181,733.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,770.41/778,228.44 = 181,733.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,770.41x = 778,228.44 × 181,733.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,770.41x = 141,430,497,274.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,430,497,274.40/518,770.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,626.38

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