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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,219.86, 775,842.75 and 143,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,219.86, 775,842.75 and 143,246.10 is: 214,872.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,219.86 : 775,842.75 = 143,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,219.86/775,842.75 = 143,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,219.86x = 775,842.75 × 143,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,219.86x = 111,136,448,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,136,448,150.78/517,219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,872.74

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