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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,061, 780,091.50 and 126,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,061, 780,091.50 and 126,077 is: 189,115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,061 : 780,091.50 = 126,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,061/780,091.50 = 126,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,061x = 780,091.50 × 126,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,061x = 98,351,596,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,351,596,045.50/520,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,115.50

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