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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,768.59, 790,392.78 and 223,245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,768.59, 790,392.78 and 223,245.81 is: 334,970.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,768.59 : 790,392.78 = 223,245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,768.59/790,392.78 = 223,245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,768.59x = 790,392.78 × 223,245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,768.59x = 176,451,876,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,451,876,389.25/526,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,970.38

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