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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,231.40, 787,616.70 and 209,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,231.40, 787,616.70 and 209,583.40 is: 314,283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,231.40 : 787,616.70 = 209,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,231.40/787,616.70 = 209,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,231.40x = 787,616.70 × 209,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,231.40x = 165,071,385,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,071,385,882.78/525,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,283.16

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