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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,194.12, 791,032.16 and 286,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,194.12, 791,032.16 and 286,948.12 is: 430,553.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,194.12 : 791,032.16 = 286,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,194.12/791,032.16 = 286,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,194.12x = 791,032.16 × 286,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,194.12x = 226,985,191,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,985,191,171.54/527,194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,553.34

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