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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,042.40, 786,656.40 and 243,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,042.40, 786,656.40 and 243,983.20 is: 365,553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,042.40 : 786,656.40 = 243,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,042.40/786,656.40 = 243,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,042.40x = 786,656.40 × 243,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,042.40x = 191,930,945,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,930,945,772.48/525,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,553.23

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