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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,281, 785,038.50 and 190,857

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,281, 785,038.50 and 190,857 is: 286,328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,281 : 785,038.50 = 190,857 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,281/785,038.50 = 190,857/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,281x = 785,038.50 × 190,857
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,281x = 149,830,092,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,830,092,994.50/523,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,328.17

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