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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,185.14, 778,774.20 and 279,411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,185.14, 778,774.20 and 279,411.88 is: 419,115.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,185.14 : 778,774.20 = 279,411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,185.14/778,774.20 = 279,411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,185.14x = 778,774.20 × 279,411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,185.14x = 217,598,763,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,598,763,317.50/519,185.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,115.93

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