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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,219.75, 778,829.63 and 145,242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,219.75, 778,829.63 and 145,242.75 is: 217,864.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,219.75 : 778,829.63 = 145,242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,219.75/778,829.63 = 145,242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,219.75x = 778,829.63 × 145,242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,219.75x = 113,119,357,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,119,357,242.68/519,219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,864.13

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