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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,482.52, 779,301.68 and 182,463.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,482.52, 779,301.68 and 182,463.76 is: 273,723.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,482.52 : 779,301.68 = 182,463.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,482.52/779,301.68 = 182,463.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,482.52x = 779,301.68 × 182,463.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,482.52x = 142,194,314,768.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,194,314,768.93/519,482.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,723.00

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