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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,898.28, 788,278.70 and 210,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,898.28, 788,278.70 and 210,008 is: 314,784.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,898.28 : 788,278.70 = 210,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,898.28/788,278.70 = 210,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,898.28x = 788,278.70 × 210,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,898.28x = 165,544,833,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,544,833,229.60/525,898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,784.89

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