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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,506.83, 777,759.12 and 144,529.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,506.83, 777,759.12 and 144,529.83 is: 216,794.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,506.83 : 777,759.12 = 144,529.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,506.83/777,759.12 = 144,529.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,506.83x = 777,759.12 × 144,529.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,506.83x = 112,409,393,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,409,393,394.55/518,506.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,794.43

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