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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,082.97, 789,241.37 and 245,447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,082.97, 789,241.37 and 245,447.13 is: 368,225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,082.97 : 789,241.37 = 245,447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,082.97/789,241.37 = 245,447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,082.97x = 789,241.37 × 245,447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,082.97x = 193,717,027,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,717,027,916.53/526,082.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,225.24

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