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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,005.70, 786,008.55 and 191,711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,005.70, 786,008.55 and 191,711.30 is: 287,566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,005.70 : 786,008.55 = 191,711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,005.70/786,008.55 = 191,711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,005.70x = 786,008.55 × 191,711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,005.70x = 150,686,720,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,686,720,931.62/524,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,566.95

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