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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,885.76, 778,264.23 and 139,836.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,885.76, 778,264.23 and 139,836.15 is: 209,736.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,885.76 : 778,264.23 = 139,836.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,885.76/778,264.23 = 139,836.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,885.76x = 778,264.23 × 139,836.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,885.76x = 108,829,473,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,829,473,605.91/518,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,736.87

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