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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516,408.48, 774,651.36 and 142,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516,408.48, 774,651.36 and 142,428 is: 213,652.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516,408.48 : 774,651.36 = 142,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516,408.48/774,651.36 = 142,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516,408.48x = 774,651.36 × 142,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516,408.48x = 110,332,043,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,332,043,902.08/516,408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,652.66

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