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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,358.24, 779,123.44 and 182,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,358.24, 779,123.44 and 182,311.44 is: 273,497.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,358.24 : 779,123.44 = 182,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,358.24/779,123.44 = 182,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,358.24x = 779,123.44 × 182,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,358.24x = 142,043,116,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,043,116,284.15/519,358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,497.38

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