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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,364.18, 790,983.54 and 137,844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,364.18, 790,983.54 and 137,844.90 is: 206,750.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,364.18 : 790,983.54 = 137,844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,364.18/790,983.54 = 137,844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,364.18x = 790,983.54 × 137,844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,364.18x = 109,033,046,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,033,046,972.95/527,364.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,750.95

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