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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,023.16, 780,063.90 and 146,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,023.16, 780,063.90 and 146,017 is: 219,033.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,023.16 : 780,063.90 = 146,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,023.16/780,063.90 = 146,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,023.16x = 780,063.90 × 146,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,023.16x = 113,902,590,486.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,902,590,486.30/520,023.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,033.69

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