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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,665.87, 777,998.81 and 139,587.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,665.87, 777,998.81 and 139,587.46 is: 209,381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,665.87 : 777,998.81 = 139,587.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,665.87/777,998.81 = 139,587.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,665.87x = 777,998.81 × 139,587.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,665.87x = 108,598,877,770.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,598,877,770.92/518,665.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,381.19

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