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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,350.44, 788,026.24 and 146,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,350.44, 788,026.24 and 146,272 is: 219,408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,350.44 : 788,026.24 = 146,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,350.44/788,026.24 = 146,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,350.44x = 788,026.24 × 146,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,350.44x = 115,266,174,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,266,174,177.28/525,350.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,408.16

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