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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,254.56, 780,382.15 and 146,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,254.56, 780,382.15 and 146,277.56 is: 219,416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,254.56 : 780,382.15 = 146,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,254.56/780,382.15 = 146,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,254.56x = 780,382.15 × 146,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,254.56x = 114,152,398,354.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,152,398,354.82/520,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,416.43

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