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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,476.88, 779,293.24 and 182,458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,476.88, 779,293.24 and 182,458.14 is: 273,714.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,476.88 : 779,293.24 = 182,458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,476.88/779,293.24 = 182,458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,476.88x = 779,293.24 × 182,458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,476.88x = 142,188,391,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,188,391,706.48/519,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,714.57

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