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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,895.20, 778,278.36 and 139,845.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,895.20, 778,278.36 and 139,845.58 is: 209,751.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,895.20 : 778,278.36 = 139,845.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,895.20/778,278.36 = 139,845.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,895.20x = 778,278.36 × 139,845.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,895.20x = 108,838,788,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,838,788,655.65/518,895.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,751.00

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