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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,016, 777,068.01 and 144,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,016, 777,068.01 and 144,039 is: 216,070.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,016 : 777,068.01 = 144,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,016/777,068.01 = 144,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,016x = 777,068.01 × 144,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,016x = 111,928,099,092.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,928,099,092.39/518,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,070.74

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