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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,002.70, 786,004.05 and 191,708.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,002.70, 786,004.05 and 191,708.30 is: 287,562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,002.70 : 786,004.05 = 191,708.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,002.70/786,004.05 = 191,708.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,002.70x = 786,004.05 × 191,708.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,002.70x = 150,683,500,218.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,683,500,218.62/524,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,562.45

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