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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,907.32, 786,177.22 and 243,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,907.32, 786,177.22 and 243,833.08 is: 365,199.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,907.32 : 786,177.22 = 243,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,907.32/786,177.22 = 243,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,907.32x = 786,177.22 × 243,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,907.32x = 191,696,012,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,696,012,978.44/524,907.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,199.73

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