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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,424, 786,638.88 and 130,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,424, 786,638.88 and 130,440 is: 195,660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,424 : 786,638.88 = 130,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,424/786,638.88 = 130,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,424x = 786,638.88 × 130,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,424x = 102,609,175,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,609,175,507.20/524,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,660.72

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