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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,040.16, 789,176.88 and 152,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,040.16, 789,176.88 and 152,034.72 is: 228,085.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,040.16 : 789,176.88 = 152,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,040.16/789,176.88 = 152,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,040.16x = 789,176.88 × 152,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,040.16x = 119,982,285,981.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,982,285,981.27/526,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,085.79

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