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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,422.15, 779,034.81 and 182,383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,422.15, 779,034.81 and 182,383.58 is: 273,540.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,422.15 : 779,034.81 = 182,383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,422.15/779,034.81 = 182,383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,422.15x = 779,034.81 × 182,383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,422.15x = 142,083,157,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,083,157,592.42/519,422.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,540.81

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