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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,426.86, 779,184.72 and 182,438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,426.86, 779,184.72 and 182,438.18 is: 273,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,426.86 : 779,184.72 = 182,438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,426.86/779,184.72 = 182,438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,426.86x = 779,184.72 × 182,438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,426.86x = 142,153,042,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,153,042,200.61/519,426.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,672.88

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