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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,589, 777,883.50 and 124,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,589, 777,883.50 and 124,605 is: 186,907.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,589 : 777,883.50 = 124,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,589/777,883.50 = 124,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,589x = 777,883.50 × 124,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,589x = 96,928,173,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,928,173,517.50/518,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,907.50

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