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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,243.78, 778,865.27 and 145,266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,243.78, 778,865.27 and 145,266.78 is: 217,900.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,243.78 : 778,865.27 = 145,266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,243.78/778,865.27 = 145,266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,243.78x = 778,865.27 × 145,266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,243.78x = 113,143,249,100.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,143,249,100.40/519,243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,900.06

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