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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,185.58, 786,190.79 and 145,144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,185.58, 786,190.79 and 145,144.62 is: 217,692.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,185.58 : 786,190.79 = 145,144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,185.58/786,190.79 = 145,144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,185.58x = 786,190.79 × 145,144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,185.58x = 114,111,362,736.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,111,362,736.33/524,185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,692.68

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