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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,205.73, 780,308.58 and 146,228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,205.73, 780,308.58 and 146,228.73 is: 219,343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,205.73 : 780,308.58 = 146,228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,205.73/780,308.58 = 146,228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,205.73x = 780,308.58 × 146,228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,205.73x = 114,103,532,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,103,532,661.50/520,205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,343.09

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