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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,019, 808,525.26 and 139,658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,019, 808,525.26 and 139,658.76 is: 209,487.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,019 : 808,525.26 = 139,658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,019/808,525.26 = 139,658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,019x = 808,525.26 × 139,658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,019x = 112,917,635,240.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,917,635,240.28/539,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,487.30

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