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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,852, 788,462.28 and 241,185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,852, 788,462.28 and 241,185.96 is: 361,634.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,852 : 788,462.28 = 241,185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,852/788,462.28 = 241,185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,852x = 788,462.28 × 241,185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,852x = 190,166,031,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,166,031,925.59/525,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,634.13

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