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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,003.40, 786,005.10 and 485,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,003.40, 786,005.10 and 485,512.20 is: 728,268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,003.40 : 786,005.10 = 485,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,003.40/786,005.10 = 485,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,003.40x = 786,005.10 × 485,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,003.40x = 381,615,065,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,615,065,312.22/524,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,268.30

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