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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,588, 778,013.20 and 144,611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,588, 778,013.20 and 144,611.04 is: 216,953.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,588 : 778,013.20 = 144,611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,588/778,013.20 = 144,611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,588x = 778,013.20 × 144,611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,588x = 112,509,297,985.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,509,297,985.73/518,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,953.15

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