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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,851.96, 785,777.56 and 139,600.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,851.96, 785,777.56 and 139,600.92 is: 209,401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,851.96 : 785,777.56 = 139,600.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,851.96/785,777.56 = 139,600.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,851.96x = 785,777.56 × 139,600.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,851.96x = 109,695,268,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,695,268,469.02/523,851.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,401.28

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