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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,742.57, 778,048.25 and 139,693.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,742.57, 778,048.25 and 139,693.55 is: 209,522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,742.57 : 778,048.25 = 139,693.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,742.57/778,048.25 = 139,693.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,742.57x = 778,048.25 × 139,693.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,742.57x = 108,688,323,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,688,323,360.44/518,742.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,522.66

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