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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,162.26, 780,725.28 and 359,027.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,162.26, 780,725.28 and 359,027.71 is: 537,840.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,162.26 : 780,725.28 = 359,027.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,162.26/780,725.28 = 359,027.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,162.26x = 780,725.28 × 359,027.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,162.26x = 280,302,008,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,302,008,812.05/521,162.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,840.19

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