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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,210.62, 786,223.67 and 139,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,210.62, 786,223.67 and 139,964.25 is: 209,921.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,210.62 : 786,223.67 = 139,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,210.62/786,223.67 = 139,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,210.62x = 786,223.67 × 139,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,210.62x = 110,043,208,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,043,208,552.32/524,210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,921.75

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