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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,237.60, 789,486.06 and 152,298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,237.60, 789,486.06 and 152,298.40 is: 228,485.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,237.60 : 789,486.06 = 152,298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,237.60/789,486.06 = 152,298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,237.60x = 789,486.06 × 152,298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,237.60x = 120,237,463,760.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,237,463,760.30/526,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,485.12

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