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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526,986.47, 790,233.60 and 189,982.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526,986.47, 790,233.60 and 189,982.73 is: 284,885.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,986.47 : 790,233.60 = 189,982.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,986.47/790,233.60 = 189,982.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,986.47x = 790,233.60 × 189,982.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,986.47x = 150,130,736,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,130,736,665.73/526,986.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,885.37

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