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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,357.24, 779,121.94 and 182,310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,357.24, 779,121.94 and 182,310.44 is: 273,495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,357.24 : 779,121.94 = 182,310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,357.24/779,121.94 = 182,310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,357.24x = 779,121.94 × 182,310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,357.24x = 142,042,063,695.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,042,063,695.05/519,357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,495.88

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