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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,201.72, 780,302.58 and 146,224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,201.72, 780,302.58 and 146,224.72 is: 219,337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,201.72 : 780,302.58 = 146,224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,201.72/780,302.58 = 146,224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,201.72x = 780,302.58 × 146,224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,201.72x = 114,099,526,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,099,526,275.78/520,201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,337.08

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