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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,644, 778,097.44 and 144,667.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,644, 778,097.44 and 144,667.04 is: 217,037.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,644 : 778,097.44 = 144,667.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,644/778,097.44 = 144,667.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,644x = 778,097.44 × 144,667.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,644x = 112,565,053,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,565,053,476.38/518,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,037.22

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