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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,241.86, 780,425.30 and 183,212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,241.86, 780,425.30 and 183,212.88 is: 274,841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,241.86 : 780,425.30 = 183,212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,241.86/780,425.30 = 183,212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,241.86x = 780,425.30 × 183,212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,241.86x = 142,983,966,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,983,966,837.86/520,241.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,841.33

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