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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,999.60, 776,999.40 and 144,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,999.60, 776,999.40 and 144,022.60 is: 216,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,999.60 : 776,999.40 = 144,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,999.60/776,999.40 = 144,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,999.60x = 776,999.40 × 144,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,999.60x = 111,905,473,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,905,473,786.44/517,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,033.90

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