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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,771.70, 787,546.35 and 209,454.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,771.70, 787,546.35 and 209,454.90 is: 314,337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,771.70 : 787,546.35 = 209,454.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,771.70/787,546.35 = 209,454.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,771.70x = 787,546.35 × 209,454.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,771.70x = 164,955,441,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,955,441,984.62/524,771.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,337.53

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