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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,196.16, 789,225.84 and 210,656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,196.16, 789,225.84 and 210,656.16 is: 315,956.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,196.16 : 789,225.84 = 210,656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,196.16/789,225.84 = 210,656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,196.16x = 789,225.84 × 210,656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,196.16x = 166,255,284,827.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,255,284,827.17/526,196.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,956.86

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