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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,462.62, 789,661.13 and 152,485.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,462.62, 789,661.13 and 152,485.62 is: 228,718.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,462.62 : 789,661.13 = 152,485.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,462.62/789,661.13 = 152,485.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,462.62x = 789,661.13 × 152,485.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,462.62x = 120,411,966,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,411,966,235.52/526,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,718.93

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