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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,974.96, 789,978.06 and 189,933.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,974.96, 789,978.06 and 189,933.12 is: 284,725.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,974.96 : 789,978.06 = 189,933.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,974.96/789,978.06 = 189,933.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,974.96x = 789,978.06 × 189,933.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,974.96x = 150,042,997,667.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,042,997,667.35/526,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,725.10

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