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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,238.95, 786,657.10 and 204,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,238.95, 786,657.10 and 204,349.20 is: 306,640.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,238.95 : 786,657.10 = 204,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,238.95/786,657.10 = 204,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,238.95x = 786,657.10 × 204,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,238.95x = 160,752,745,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,752,745,981.64/524,238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,640.22

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