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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,391.08, 783,936.13 and 189,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,391.08, 783,936.13 and 189,967.08 is: 285,077.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,391.08 : 783,936.13 = 189,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,391.08/783,936.13 = 189,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,391.08x = 783,936.13 × 189,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,391.08x = 148,922,057,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,922,057,522.60/522,391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,077.72

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