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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,263.02, 789,444.54 and 147,183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,263.02, 789,444.54 and 147,183.83 is: 220,789.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,263.02 : 789,444.54 = 147,183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,263.02/789,444.54 = 147,183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,263.02x = 789,444.54 × 147,183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,263.02x = 116,193,467,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,193,467,022.57/526,263.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,789.73

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