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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,807.20, 778,210.80 and 144,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,807.20, 778,210.80 and 144,830.20 is: 217,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,807.20 : 778,210.80 = 144,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,807.20/778,210.80 = 144,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,807.20x = 778,210.80 × 144,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,807.20x = 112,708,425,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,708,425,806.16/518,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,245.30

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