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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,220.78, 780,331.16 and 146,243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,220.78, 780,331.16 and 146,243.78 is: 219,365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,220.78 : 780,331.16 = 146,243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,220.78/780,331.16 = 146,243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,220.78x = 780,331.16 × 146,243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,220.78x = 114,118,578,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,118,578,490.19/520,220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,365.67

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