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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,411.15, 779,018.31 and 182,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,411.15, 779,018.31 and 182,372.58 is: 273,524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,411.15 : 779,018.31 = 182,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,411.15/779,018.31 = 182,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,411.15x = 779,018.31 × 182,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,411.15x = 142,071,579,061.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,071,579,061.94/519,411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,524.32

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