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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,253.08, 779,227.53 and 182,294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,253.08, 779,227.53 and 182,294.73 is: 273,564.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,253.08 : 779,227.53 = 182,294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,253.08/779,227.53 = 182,294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,253.08x = 779,227.53 × 182,294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,253.08x = 142,049,072,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,049,072,189.92/519,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,564.24

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