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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,055.10, 789,199.59 and 245,419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,055.10, 789,199.59 and 245,419.26 is: 368,183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,055.10 : 789,199.59 = 245,419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,055.10/789,199.59 = 245,419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,055.10x = 789,199.59 × 245,419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,055.10x = 193,684,779,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,684,779,370.10/526,055.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,183.45

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