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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,022.16, 780,062.40 and 146,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,022.16, 780,062.40 and 146,016 is: 219,032.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,022.16 : 780,062.40 = 146,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,022.16/780,062.40 = 146,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,022.16x = 780,062.40 × 146,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,022.16x = 113,901,591,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,901,591,398.40/520,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,032.19

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