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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,907.60, 787,555.80 and 209,590.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,907.60, 787,555.80 and 209,590.80 is: 314,463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,907.60 : 787,555.80 = 209,590.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,907.60/787,555.80 = 209,590.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,907.60x = 787,555.80 × 209,590.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,907.60x = 165,064,450,166.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,064,450,166.64/524,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,463.82

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