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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,521.28, 779,287.68 and 187,100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,521.28, 779,287.68 and 187,100.16 is: 280,652.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,521.28 : 779,287.68 = 187,100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,521.28/779,287.68 = 187,100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,521.28x = 779,287.68 × 187,100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,521.28x = 145,804,849,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,804,849,614.03/519,521.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,652.31

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