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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,297.74, 778,868.68 and 164,265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,297.74, 778,868.68 and 164,265.62 is: 246,373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,297.74 : 778,868.68 = 164,265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,297.74/778,868.68 = 164,265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,297.74x = 778,868.68 × 164,265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,297.74x = 127,941,348,155.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,941,348,155.29/519,297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,373.78

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