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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,478.74, 779,296.04 and 182,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,478.74, 779,296.04 and 182,460 is: 273,717.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,478.74 : 779,296.04 = 182,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,478.74/779,296.04 = 182,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,478.74x = 779,296.04 × 182,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,478.74x = 142,190,354,546.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,190,354,546.10/519,478.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,717.37

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