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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,487.02, 779,308.43 and 182,468.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,487.02, 779,308.43 and 182,468.27 is: 273,729.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,487.02 : 779,308.43 = 182,468.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,487.02/779,308.43 = 182,468.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,487.02x = 779,308.43 × 182,468.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,487.02x = 142,199,062,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,199,062,054.45/519,487.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,729.77

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