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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,195.60, 780,293.40 and 146,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,195.60, 780,293.40 and 146,218.60 is: 219,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,195.60 : 780,293.40 = 146,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,195.60/780,293.40 = 146,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,195.60x = 780,293.40 × 146,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,195.60x = 114,093,408,537.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,093,408,537.24/520,195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,327.90

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