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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,225.50, 775,838.25 and 143,248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,225.50, 775,838.25 and 143,248.50 is: 214,872.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,225.50 : 775,838.25 = 143,248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,225.50/775,838.25 = 143,248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,225.50x = 775,838.25 × 143,248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,225.50x = 111,137,665,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,137,665,555.13/517,225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,872.75

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