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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,666.28, 776,503.74 and 143,718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,666.28, 776,503.74 and 143,718.44 is: 215,578.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,666.28 : 776,503.74 = 143,718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,666.28/776,503.74 = 143,718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,666.28x = 776,503.74 × 143,718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,666.28x = 111,597,906,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,597,906,166.97/517,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,578.86

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