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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,007.20, 786,010.80 and 364,574.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,007.20, 786,010.80 and 364,574.90 is: 546,862.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,007.20 : 786,010.80 = 364,574.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,007.20/786,010.80 = 364,574.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,007.20x = 786,010.80 × 364,574.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,007.20x = 286,559,808,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,559,808,808.92/524,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,862.35

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