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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,246.08, 780,431.64 and 183,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,246.08, 780,431.64 and 183,217.08 is: 274,847.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,246.08 : 780,431.64 = 183,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,246.08/780,431.64 = 183,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,246.08x = 780,431.64 × 183,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,246.08x = 142,988,406,220.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,988,406,220.41/520,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,847.64

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