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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,870.44, 786,836.81 and 204,947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,870.44, 786,836.81 and 204,947.88 is: 307,238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,870.44 : 786,836.81 = 204,947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,870.44/786,836.81 = 204,947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,870.44x = 786,836.81 × 204,947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,870.44x = 161,260,538,633.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,260,538,633.23/524,870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,238.75

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