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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,016.60, 786,024.90 and 468,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,016.60, 786,024.90 and 468,029.40 is: 702,044.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,016.60 : 786,024.90 = 468,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,016.60/786,024.90 = 468,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,016.60x = 786,024.90 × 468,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,016.60x = 367,882,762,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,882,762,332.06/524,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,044.10

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