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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,924.58, 783,073.44 and 322,012.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,924.58, 783,073.44 and 322,012.26 is: 483,133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,924.58 : 783,073.44 = 322,012.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,924.58/783,073.44 = 322,012.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,924.58x = 783,073.44 × 322,012.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,924.58x = 252,159,248,160.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,159,248,160.37/521,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,133.50

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