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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,266.24, 789,052.32 and 189,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,266.24, 789,052.32 and 189,137.76 is: 283,581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,266.24 : 789,052.32 = 189,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,266.24/789,052.32 = 189,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,266.24x = 789,052.32 × 189,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,266.24x = 149,239,588,327.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,239,588,327.60/526,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,581.92

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