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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,266.06, 780,399.40 and 146,289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,266.06, 780,399.40 and 146,289.06 is: 219,433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,266.06 : 780,399.40 = 146,289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,266.06/780,399.40 = 146,289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,266.06x = 780,399.40 × 146,289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,266.06x = 114,163,894,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,163,894,650.56/520,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,433.68

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