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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,741.75, 779,612.67 and 125,757.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,741.75, 779,612.67 and 125,757.75 is: 188,636.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,741.75 : 779,612.67 = 125,757.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,741.75/779,612.67 = 125,757.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,741.75x = 779,612.67 × 125,757.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,741.75x = 98,042,335,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,042,335,250.69/519,741.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,636.64

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