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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,269, 785,020.50 and 190,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,269, 785,020.50 and 190,845 is: 286,310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,269 : 785,020.50 = 190,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,269/785,020.50 = 190,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,269x = 785,020.50 × 190,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,269x = 149,817,237,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,817,237,322.50/523,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,310.17

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