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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,161.44, 789,359.04 and 245,525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,161.44, 789,359.04 and 245,525.60 is: 368,342.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,161.44 : 789,359.04 = 245,525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,161.44/789,359.04 = 245,525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,161.44x = 789,359.04 × 245,525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,161.44x = 193,807,851,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,807,851,911.42/526,161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,342.94

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