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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,003.50, 780,005.25 and 126,019.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,003.50, 780,005.25 and 126,019.50 is: 189,029.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,003.50 : 780,005.25 = 126,019.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,003.50/780,005.25 = 126,019.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,003.50x = 780,005.25 × 126,019.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,003.50x = 98,295,871,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,295,871,602.38/520,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,029.25

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