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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,662.50, 777,993.74 and 139,584.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,662.50, 777,993.74 and 139,584.07 is: 209,376.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,662.50 : 777,993.74 = 139,584.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,662.50/777,993.74 = 139,584.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,662.50x = 777,993.74 × 139,584.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,662.50x = 108,595,532,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,595,532,663.72/518,662.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,376.10

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