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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,675.92, 789,827.16 and 189,626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,675.92, 789,827.16 and 189,626.16 is: 284,372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,675.92 : 789,827.16 = 189,626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,675.92/789,827.16 = 189,626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,675.92x = 789,827.16 × 189,626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,675.92x = 149,771,891,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,771,891,414.51/526,675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,372.01

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