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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,289.20, 778,933.80 and 186,745.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,289.20, 778,933.80 and 186,745.20 is: 280,117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,289.20 : 778,933.80 = 186,745.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,289.20/778,933.80 = 186,745.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,289.20x = 778,933.80 × 186,745.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,289.20x = 145,462,148,267.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,462,148,267.76/519,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,117.80

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