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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,211.65, 790,653.94 and 190,208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,211.65, 790,653.94 and 190,208.50 is: 285,253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,211.65 : 790,653.94 = 190,208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,211.65/790,653.94 = 190,208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,211.65x = 790,653.94 × 190,208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,211.65x = 150,389,097,494.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,389,097,494.33/527,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,253.74

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