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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,478.63, 789,533.16 and 147,297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,478.63, 789,533.16 and 147,297.48 is: 220,894.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,478.63 : 789,533.16 = 147,297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,478.63/789,533.16 = 147,297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,478.63x = 789,533.16 × 147,297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,478.63x = 116,296,244,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,296,244,844.44/526,478.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,894.52

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