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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,975.96, 789,979.56 and 189,934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,975.96, 789,979.56 and 189,934.12 is: 284,726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,975.96 : 789,979.56 = 189,934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,975.96/789,979.56 = 189,934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,975.96x = 789,979.56 × 189,934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,975.96x = 150,044,072,546.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,044,072,546.59/526,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,726.60

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