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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,203.79, 780,305.67 and 146,226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,203.79, 780,305.67 and 146,226.79 is: 219,340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,203.79 : 780,305.67 = 146,226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,203.79/780,305.67 = 146,226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,203.79x = 780,305.67 × 146,226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,203.79x = 114,101,593,342.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,101,593,342.90/520,203.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,340.18

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