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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,903.82, 786,171.97 and 243,829.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,903.82, 786,171.97 and 243,829.58 is: 365,194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,903.82 : 786,171.97 = 243,829.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,903.82/786,171.97 = 243,829.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,903.82x = 786,171.97 × 243,829.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,903.82x = 191,691,981,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,691,981,252.87/524,903.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,194.49

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