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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,150.75, 786,589.61 and 239,875.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,150.75, 786,589.61 and 239,875.98 is: 359,980.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,150.75 : 786,589.61 = 239,875.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,150.75/786,589.61 = 239,875.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,150.75x = 786,589.61 × 239,875.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,150.75x = 188,683,952,357.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,683,952,357.19/524,150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,980.32

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