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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,363.90, 778,851.45 and 182,274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,363.90, 778,851.45 and 182,274.30 is: 273,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,363.90 : 778,851.45 = 182,274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,363.90/778,851.45 = 182,274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,363.90x = 778,851.45 × 182,274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,363.90x = 141,964,602,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,964,602,852.74/519,363.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,343.22

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