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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,083.97, 789,242.87 and 245,448.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,083.97, 789,242.87 and 245,448.13 is: 368,226.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,083.97 : 789,242.87 = 245,448.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,083.97/789,242.87 = 245,448.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,083.97x = 789,242.87 × 245,448.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,083.97x = 193,718,186,557.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,718,186,557.33/526,083.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,226.74

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