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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,910.76, 776,908.80 and 143,933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,910.76, 776,908.80 and 143,933.76 is: 215,912.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,910.76 : 776,908.80 = 143,933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,910.76/776,908.80 = 143,933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,910.76x = 776,908.80 × 143,933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,910.76x = 111,823,404,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,823,404,761.09/517,910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,912.50

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