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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,251.60, 778,819.80 and 145,312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,251.60, 778,819.80 and 145,312.40 is: 217,952.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,251.60 : 778,819.80 = 145,312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,251.60/778,819.80 = 145,312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,251.60x = 778,819.80 × 145,312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,251.60x = 113,172,174,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,172,174,305.52/519,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,952.48

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