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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,082.22, 789,240.15 and 245,446.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,082.22, 789,240.15 and 245,446.38 is: 368,224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,082.22 : 789,240.15 = 245,446.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,082.22/789,240.15 = 245,446.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,082.22x = 789,240.15 × 245,446.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,082.22x = 193,716,137,768.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,716,137,768.16/526,082.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,224.07

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