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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,220.80, 780,331.20 and 146,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,220.80, 780,331.20 and 146,195.20 is: 219,292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,220.80 : 780,331.20 = 146,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,220.80/780,331.20 = 146,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,220.80x = 780,331.20 × 146,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,220.80x = 114,080,675,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,080,675,850.24/520,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,292.80

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