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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,319.70, 780,479.64 and 146,342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,319.70, 780,479.64 and 146,342.70 is: 219,514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,319.70 : 780,479.64 = 146,342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,319.70/780,479.64 = 146,342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,319.70x = 780,479.64 × 146,342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,319.70x = 114,217,497,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,217,497,812.63/520,319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,514.08

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