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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,496.09, 777,744.60 and 144,519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,496.09, 777,744.60 and 144,519.09 is: 216,778.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,496.09 : 777,744.60 = 144,519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,496.09/777,744.60 = 144,519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,496.09x = 777,744.60 × 144,519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,496.09x = 112,398,937,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,398,937,955.69/518,496.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,778.76

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