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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,972.44, 779,958.90 and 187,548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,972.44, 779,958.90 and 187,548.44 is: 281,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,972.44 : 779,958.90 = 187,548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,972.44/779,958.90 = 187,548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,972.44x = 779,958.90 × 187,548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,972.44x = 146,280,074,959.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,280,074,959.12/519,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,322.75

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