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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,012.40, 786,601.80 and 287,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,012.40, 786,601.80 and 287,816.40 is: 432,044.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,012.40 : 786,601.80 = 287,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,012.40/786,601.80 = 287,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,012.40x = 786,601.80 × 287,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,012.40x = 226,396,898,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,396,898,309.52/524,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,044.93

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