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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,921.13, 784,122.69 and 185,911.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,921.13, 784,122.69 and 185,911.33 is: 278,774.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,921.13 : 784,122.69 = 185,911.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,921.13/784,122.69 = 185,911.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,921.13x = 784,122.69 × 185,911.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,921.13x = 145,777,292,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,777,292,181.08/522,921.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,774.91

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