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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,533.12, 776,299.44 and 143,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,533.12, 776,299.44 and 143,556 is: 215,333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,533.12 : 776,299.44 = 143,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,533.12/776,299.44 = 143,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,533.12x = 776,299.44 × 143,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,533.12x = 111,442,442,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,442,442,408.64/517,533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,333.93

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