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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,768.90, 787,210.59 and 192,344.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,768.90, 787,210.59 and 192,344.90 is: 288,538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,768.90 : 787,210.59 = 192,344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,768.90/787,210.59 = 192,344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,768.90x = 787,210.59 × 192,344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,768.90x = 151,415,942,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,415,942,212.49/524,768.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,538.33

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