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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,225.40, 780,338.10 and 146,248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,225.40, 780,338.10 and 146,248.40 is: 219,372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,225.40 : 780,338.10 = 146,248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,225.40/780,338.10 = 146,248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,225.40x = 780,338.10 × 146,248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,225.40x = 114,123,198,584.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,123,198,584.04/520,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,372.60

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