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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,424.86, 779,181.72 and 182,436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,424.86, 779,181.72 and 182,436.18 is: 273,669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,424.86 : 779,181.72 = 182,436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,424.86/779,181.72 = 182,436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,424.86x = 779,181.72 × 182,436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,424.86x = 142,150,936,522.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,150,936,522.63/519,424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,669.88

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