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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,973, 778,808.88 and 182,016.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,973, 778,808.88 and 182,016.78 is: 273,147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,973 : 778,808.88 = 182,016.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,973/778,808.88 = 182,016.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,973x = 778,808.88 × 182,016.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,973x = 141,756,284,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,756,284,573.01/518,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,147.71

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