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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,879.70, 778,319.55 and 182,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,879.70, 778,319.55 and 182,300.40 is: 273,450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,879.70 : 778,319.55 = 182,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,879.70/778,319.55 = 182,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,879.70x = 778,319.55 × 182,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,879.70x = 141,887,965,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,887,965,292.82/518,879.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,450.60

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