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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,899.70, 787,349.55 and 209,582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,899.70, 787,349.55 and 209,582.90 is: 314,374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,899.70 : 787,349.55 = 209,582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,899.70/787,349.55 = 209,582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,899.70x = 787,349.55 × 209,582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,899.70x = 165,015,002,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,015,002,002.70/524,899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,374.35

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