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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,761.81, 779,953.76 and 224,273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,761.81, 779,953.76 and 224,273.81 is: 336,544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,761.81 : 779,953.76 = 224,273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,761.81/779,953.76 = 224,273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,761.81x = 779,953.76 × 224,273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,761.81x = 174,923,203,048.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,923,203,048.57/519,761.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,544.93

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