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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,338.27, 777,454.83 and 139,209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,338.27, 777,454.83 and 139,209.73 is: 208,800.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,338.27 : 777,454.83 = 139,209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,338.27/777,454.83 = 139,209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,338.27x = 777,454.83 × 139,209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,338.27x = 108,229,276,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,229,276,971.50/518,338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,800.47

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