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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,337.23, 779,005.85 and 125,353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,337.23, 779,005.85 and 125,353.23 is: 188,029.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,337.23 : 779,005.85 = 125,353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,337.23/779,005.85 = 125,353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,337.23x = 779,005.85 × 125,353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,337.23x = 97,650,899,486.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,650,899,486.40/519,337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,029.85

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