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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,354.74, 779,118.19 and 182,307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,354.74, 779,118.19 and 182,307.94 is: 273,492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,354.74 : 779,118.19 = 182,307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,354.74/779,118.19 = 182,307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,354.74x = 779,118.19 × 182,307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,354.74x = 142,039,432,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,039,432,235.43/519,354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,492.13

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