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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,521.56, 776,282.28 and 143,544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,521.56, 776,282.28 and 143,544.56 is: 215,316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,521.56 : 776,282.28 = 143,544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,521.56/776,282.28 = 143,544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,521.56x = 776,282.28 × 143,544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,521.56x = 111,431,098,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,431,098,318.40/517,521.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,316.82

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