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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,227.52, 783,257.19 and 143,059.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,227.52, 783,257.19 and 143,059.63 is: 214,566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,227.52 : 783,257.19 = 143,059.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,227.52/783,257.19 = 143,059.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,227.52x = 783,257.19 × 143,059.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,227.52x = 112,052,483,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,052,483,796.24/522,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,566.41

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