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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,409.40, 786,614.10 and 145,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,409.40, 786,614.10 and 145,329.40 is: 217,994.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,409.40 : 786,614.10 = 145,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,409.40/786,614.10 = 145,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,409.40x = 786,614.10 × 145,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,409.40x = 114,318,155,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,318,155,184.54/524,409.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,994.10

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