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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,738.50, 779,607.77 and 125,754.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,738.50, 779,607.77 and 125,754.50 is: 188,631.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,738.50 : 779,607.77 = 125,754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,738.50/779,607.77 = 125,754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,738.50x = 779,607.77 × 125,754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,738.50x = 98,039,184,683.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,039,184,683.69/519,738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,631.75

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