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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,394.52, 779,192.76 and 199,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,394.52, 779,192.76 and 199,523 is: 299,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,394.52 : 779,192.76 = 199,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,394.52/779,192.76 = 199,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,394.52x = 779,192.76 × 199,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,394.52x = 155,466,877,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,466,877,053.48/519,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,323.29

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