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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,186.15, 778,779.23 and 219,589.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,186.15, 778,779.23 and 219,589.02 is: 329,383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,186.15 : 778,779.23 = 219,589.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,186.15/778,779.23 = 219,589.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,186.15x = 778,779.23 × 219,589.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,186.15x = 171,011,366,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,011,366,814.11/519,186.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,383.53

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