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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,908.50, 779,862.75 and 187,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,908.50, 779,862.75 and 187,484.50 is: 281,226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,908.50 : 779,862.75 = 187,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,908.50/779,862.75 = 187,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,908.50x = 779,862.75 × 187,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,908.50x = 146,212,177,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,212,177,752.38/519,908.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,226.75

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