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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,043.72, 778,526.70 and 145,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,043.72, 778,526.70 and 145,095.88 is: 217,632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,043.72 : 778,526.70 = 145,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,043.72/778,526.70 = 145,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,043.72x = 778,526.70 × 145,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,043.72x = 112,961,016,640.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,961,016,640.00/519,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,632.95

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