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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,483.04, 771,778 and 140,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,483.04, 771,778 and 140,506 is: 210,773.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,483.04 : 771,778 = 140,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,483.04/771,778 = 140,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,483.04x = 771,778 × 140,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,483.04x = 108,439,439,668
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,439,439,668/514,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,773.59

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