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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,018, 782,933.04 and 237,640.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,018, 782,933.04 and 237,640.68 is: 356,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,018 : 782,933.04 = 237,640.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,018/782,933.04 = 237,640.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,018x = 782,933.04 × 237,640.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,018x = 186,056,740,020.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,056,740,020.07/522,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,418.25

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