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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,613, 778,050.78 and 144,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,613, 778,050.78 and 144,636 is: 216,990.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,613 : 778,050.78 = 144,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,613/778,050.78 = 144,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,613x = 778,050.78 × 144,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,613x = 112,534,152,616.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,534,152,616.08/518,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,990.61

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