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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,103.40, 785,636.70 and 208,138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,103.40, 785,636.70 and 208,138.60 is: 312,002.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,103.40 : 785,636.70 = 208,138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,103.40/785,636.70 = 208,138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,103.40x = 785,636.70 × 208,138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,103.40x = 163,521,322,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,521,322,846.62/524,103.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,002.03

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