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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,974.91, 789,977.98 and 189,933.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,974.91, 789,977.98 and 189,933.07 is: 284,725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,974.91 : 789,977.98 = 189,933.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,974.91/789,977.98 = 189,933.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,974.91x = 789,977.98 × 189,933.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,974.91x = 150,042,942,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,042,942,717.48/526,974.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,725.02

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