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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,822.31, 790,205.72 and 147,769.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,822.31, 790,205.72 and 147,769.25 is: 221,646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,822.31 : 790,205.72 = 147,769.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,822.31/790,205.72 = 147,769.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,822.31x = 790,205.72 × 147,769.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,822.31x = 116,768,101,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,768,101,900.24/526,822.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,646.08

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