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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,955.52, 779,933.44 and 187,531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,955.52, 779,933.44 and 187,531.52 is: 281,297.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,955.52 : 779,933.44 = 187,531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,955.52/779,933.44 = 187,531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,955.52x = 779,933.44 × 187,531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,955.52x = 146,262,103,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,262,103,502.03/519,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,297.34

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