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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,263.32, 780,395.28 and 146,286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,263.32, 780,395.28 and 146,286.32 is: 219,429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,263.32 : 780,395.28 = 146,286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,263.32/780,395.28 = 146,286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,263.32x = 780,395.28 × 146,286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,263.32x = 114,161,153,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,161,153,656.57/520,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,429.56

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