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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,595, 777,892.50 and 124,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,595, 777,892.50 and 124,611 is: 186,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,595 : 777,892.50 = 124,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,595/777,892.50 = 124,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,595x = 777,892.50 × 124,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,595x = 96,933,962,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,933,962,317.50/518,595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,916.50

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