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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,591, 777,886.50 and 124,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,591, 777,886.50 and 124,607 is: 186,910.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,591 : 777,886.50 = 124,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,591/777,886.50 = 124,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,591x = 777,886.50 × 124,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,591x = 96,930,103,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,930,103,105.50/518,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,910.50

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