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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,546.24, 779,038.56 and 182,499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,546.24, 779,038.56 and 182,499.84 is: 273,651.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,546.24 : 779,038.56 = 182,499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,546.24/779,038.56 = 182,499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,546.24x = 779,038.56 × 182,499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,546.24x = 142,174,412,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,174,412,553.83/519,546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,651.12

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