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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,215.77, 780,323.66 and 146,238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,215.77, 780,323.66 and 146,238.77 is: 219,358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,215.77 : 780,323.66 = 146,238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,215.77/780,323.66 = 146,238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,215.77x = 780,323.66 × 146,238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,215.77x = 114,113,572,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,113,572,240.30/520,215.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,358.16

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