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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,231.80, 780,347.70 and 146,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,231.80, 780,347.70 and 146,254.80 is: 219,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,231.80 : 780,347.70 = 146,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,231.80/780,347.70 = 146,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,231.80x = 780,347.70 × 146,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,231.80x = 114,129,596,793.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,129,596,793.96/520,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,382.20

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