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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,996.06, 784,492.80 and 295,188.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,996.06, 784,492.80 and 295,188.42 is: 442,781.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,996.06 : 784,492.80 = 295,188.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,996.06/784,492.80 = 295,188.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,996.06x = 784,492.80 × 295,188.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,996.06x = 231,573,190,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,573,190,133.38/522,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,781.90

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