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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,252.32, 780,603.66 and 183,533.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,252.32, 780,603.66 and 183,533.70 is: 275,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,252.32 : 780,603.66 = 183,533.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,252.32/780,603.66 = 183,533.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,252.32x = 780,603.66 × 183,533.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,252.32x = 143,267,077,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,267,077,953.34/520,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,379.99

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