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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,146.42, 780,445.01 and 183,427.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,146.42, 780,445.01 and 183,427.66 is: 275,220.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,146.42 : 780,445.01 = 183,427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,146.42/780,445.01 = 183,427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,146.42x = 780,445.01 × 183,427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,146.42x = 143,155,201,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,155,201,942.98/520,146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,220.97

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