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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,004.70, 786,007.05 and 191,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,004.70, 786,007.05 and 191,710.30 is: 287,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,004.70 : 786,007.05 = 191,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,004.70/786,007.05 = 191,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,004.70x = 786,007.05 × 191,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,004.70x = 150,685,647,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,685,647,357.62/524,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,565.45

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