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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,423.86, 779,180.22 and 182,435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,423.86, 779,180.22 and 182,435.18 is: 273,668.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,423.86 : 779,180.22 = 182,435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,423.86/779,180.22 = 182,435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,423.86x = 779,180.22 × 182,435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,423.86x = 142,149,883,688.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,149,883,688.14/519,423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,668.37

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