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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,674.28, 786,543.90 and 192,172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,674.28, 786,543.90 and 192,172.52 is: 288,087.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,674.28 : 786,543.90 = 192,172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,674.28/786,543.90 = 192,172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,674.28x = 786,543.90 × 192,172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,674.28x = 151,152,123,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,152,123,353.63/524,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,087.54

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