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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,274.59, 786,403.85 and 235,882.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,274.59, 786,403.85 and 235,882.53 is: 353,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,274.59 : 786,403.85 = 235,882.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,274.59/786,403.85 = 235,882.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,274.59x = 786,403.85 × 235,882.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,274.59x = 185,498,930,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,498,930,218.88/524,274.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,820.18

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