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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,181.88, 778,855.14 and 219,664.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,181.88, 778,855.14 and 219,664.69 is: 329,531.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,181.88 : 778,855.14 = 219,664.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,181.88/778,855.14 = 219,664.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,181.88x = 778,855.14 × 219,664.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,181.88x = 171,086,970,935.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,086,970,935.87/519,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,531.86

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