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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,974.44, 779,961.90 and 187,550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,974.44, 779,961.90 and 187,550.44 is: 281,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,974.44 : 779,961.90 = 187,550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,974.44/779,961.90 = 187,550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,974.44x = 779,961.90 × 187,550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,974.44x = 146,282,197,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,282,197,528.24/519,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,325.75

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