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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,305.78, 789,508.68 and 147,226.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,305.78, 789,508.68 and 147,226.59 is: 220,853.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,305.78 : 789,508.68 = 147,226.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,305.78/789,508.68 = 147,226.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,305.78x = 789,508.68 × 147,226.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,305.78x = 116,236,670,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,236,670,731.80/526,305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,853.87

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