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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,242.28, 789,167.46 and 189,190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,242.28, 789,167.46 and 189,190.96 is: 283,715.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,242.28 : 789,167.46 = 189,190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,242.28/789,167.46 = 189,190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,242.28x = 789,167.46 × 189,190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,242.28x = 149,303,349,358.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,303,349,358.16/526,242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,715.99

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