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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,666.40, 783,999.60 and 336,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,666.40, 783,999.60 and 336,042.40 is: 504,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,666.40 : 783,999.60 = 336,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,666.40/783,999.60 = 336,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,666.40x = 783,999.60 × 336,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,666.40x = 263,457,107,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,457,107,183.04/522,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,063.60

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