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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,190.16, 785,002.20 and 243,787.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,190.16, 785,002.20 and 243,787.60 is: 365,084.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,190.16 : 785,002.20 = 243,787.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,190.16/785,002.20 = 243,787.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,190.16x = 785,002.20 × 243,787.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,190.16x = 191,373,802,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,373,802,332.72/524,190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,084.69

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