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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,747.82, 778,056.12 and 139,698.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,747.82, 778,056.12 and 139,698.81 is: 209,530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,747.82 : 778,056.12 = 139,698.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,747.82/778,056.12 = 139,698.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,747.82x = 778,056.12 × 139,698.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,747.82x = 108,693,514,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,693,514,077.22/518,747.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,530.55

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