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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,243.28, 789,168.96 and 189,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,243.28, 789,168.96 and 189,191.96 is: 283,717.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,243.28 : 789,168.96 = 189,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,243.28/789,168.96 = 189,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,243.28x = 789,168.96 × 189,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,243.28x = 149,304,422,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,304,422,313.56/526,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,717.49

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