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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,908.60, 781,362.90 and 126,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,908.60, 781,362.90 and 126,924.60 is: 190,386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,908.60 : 781,362.90 = 126,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,908.60/781,362.90 = 126,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,908.60x = 781,362.90 × 126,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,908.60x = 99,174,173,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,174,173,537.34/520,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,386.90

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