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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,266.43, 780,399.96 and 146,289.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,266.43, 780,399.96 and 146,289.43 is: 219,434.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,266.43 : 780,399.96 = 146,289.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,266.43/780,399.96 = 146,289.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,266.43x = 780,399.96 × 146,289.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,266.43x = 114,164,265,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,164,265,320.42/520,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,434.23

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