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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,783.67, 786,066.80 and 354,903.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,783.67, 786,066.80 and 354,903.53 is: 532,620.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,783.67 : 786,066.80 = 354,903.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,783.67/786,066.80 = 354,903.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,783.67x = 786,066.80 × 354,903.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,783.67x = 278,977,876,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,977,876,430.95/523,783.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,620.42

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