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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,079.97, 789,236.87 and 245,444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,079.97, 789,236.87 and 245,444.13 is: 368,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,079.97 : 789,236.87 = 245,444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,079.97/789,236.87 = 245,444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,079.97x = 789,236.87 × 245,444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,079.97x = 193,713,555,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,713,555,693.85/526,079.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,220.74

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