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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,368.26, 777,499.80 and 139,239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,368.26, 777,499.80 and 139,239.73 is: 208,845.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,368.26 : 777,499.80 = 139,239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,368.26/777,499.80 = 139,239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,368.26x = 777,499.80 × 139,239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,368.26x = 108,258,858,339.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,258,858,339.56/518,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,845.46

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