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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,263.40, 788,487.90 and 245,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,263.40, 788,487.90 and 245,204.20 is: 367,383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,263.40 : 788,487.90 = 245,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,263.40/788,487.90 = 245,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,263.40x = 788,487.90 × 245,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,263.40x = 193,340,544,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,340,544,729.18/526,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,383.60

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