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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,200, 784,807.38 and 149,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,200, 784,807.38 and 149,223 is: 223,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,200 : 784,807.38 = 149,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,200/784,807.38 = 149,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,200x = 784,807.38 × 149,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,200x = 117,111,311,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,111,311,665.74/523,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,836.60

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