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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,025.76, 789,044.40 and 152,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,025.76, 789,044.40 and 152,052 is: 228,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,025.76 : 789,044.40 = 152,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,025.76/789,044.40 = 152,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,025.76x = 789,044.40 × 152,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,025.76x = 119,975,779,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,975,779,108.80/526,025.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,079.66

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