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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,288.20, 778,932.30 and 186,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,288.20, 778,932.30 and 186,744.20 is: 280,116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,288.20 : 778,932.30 = 186,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,288.20/778,932.30 = 186,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,288.20x = 778,932.30 × 186,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,288.20x = 145,461,089,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,461,089,217.66/519,288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,116.30

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