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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,266.24, 789,212.16 and 152,211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,266.24, 789,212.16 and 152,211.84 is: 228,263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,266.24 : 789,212.16 = 152,211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,266.24/789,212.16 = 152,211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,266.24x = 789,212.16 × 152,211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,266.24x = 120,127,435,023.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,127,435,023.97/526,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,263.62

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