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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,161.68, 780,467.88 and 183,442.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,161.68, 780,467.88 and 183,442.94 is: 275,243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,161.68 : 780,467.88 = 183,442.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,161.68/780,467.88 = 183,442.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,161.68x = 780,467.88 × 183,442.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,161.68x = 143,171,322,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,171,322,482.77/520,161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,243.89

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