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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,481.49, 779,300.16 and 182,462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,481.49, 779,300.16 and 182,462.75 is: 273,721.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,481.49 : 779,300.16 = 182,462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,481.49/779,300.16 = 182,462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,481.49x = 779,300.16 × 182,462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,481.49x = 142,193,250,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,193,250,269.04/519,481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,721.50

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