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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,012.68, 789,217.74 and 315,797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,012.68, 789,217.74 and 315,797.16 is: 473,815.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,012.68 : 789,217.74 = 315,797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,012.68/789,217.74 = 315,797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,012.68x = 789,217.74 × 315,797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,012.68x = 249,232,720,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,232,720,913.62/526,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,815.04

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