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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,909.32, 786,180.22 and 243,835.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,909.32, 786,180.22 and 243,835.08 is: 365,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,909.32 : 786,180.22 = 243,835.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,909.32/786,180.22 = 243,835.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,909.32x = 786,180.22 × 243,835.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,909.32x = 191,698,316,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,698,316,838.12/524,909.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,202.73

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