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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,262.77, 790,895.34 and 190,541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,262.77, 790,895.34 and 190,541.26 is: 285,812.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,262.77 : 790,895.34 = 190,541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,262.77/790,895.34 = 190,541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,262.77x = 790,895.34 × 190,541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,262.77x = 150,698,195,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,698,195,600.35/527,262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,812.32

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