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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,832.94, 781,311.92 and 183,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,832.94, 781,311.92 and 183,804 is: 275,728.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,832.94 : 781,311.92 = 183,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,832.94/781,311.92 = 183,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,832.94x = 781,311.92 × 183,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,832.94x = 143,608,255,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,608,255,224.66/520,832.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,728.06

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