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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,541.53, 784,161.81 and 190,117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,541.53, 784,161.81 and 190,117.53 is: 285,303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,541.53 : 784,161.81 = 190,117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,541.53/784,161.81 = 190,117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,541.53x = 784,161.81 × 190,117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,541.53x = 149,082,906,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,082,906,437.53/522,541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,303.46

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