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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,555.62, 771,763.35 and 135,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,555.62, 771,763.35 and 135,444.60 is: 203,148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,555.62 : 771,763.35 = 135,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,555.62/771,763.35 = 135,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,555.62x = 771,763.35 × 135,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,555.62x = 104,531,178,235.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,531,178,235.41/514,555.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,148.45

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