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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,884.26, 778,262 and 139,834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,884.26, 778,262 and 139,834.64 is: 209,734.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,884.26 : 778,262 = 139,834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,884.26/778,262 = 139,834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,884.26x = 778,262 × 139,834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,884.26x = 108,827,986,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,827,986,595.68/518,884.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,734.61

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