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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,052.60, 786,078.90 and 466,971.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,052.60, 786,078.90 and 466,971.90 is: 700,457.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,052.60 : 786,078.90 = 466,971.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,052.60/786,078.90 = 466,971.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,052.60x = 786,078.90 × 466,971.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,052.60x = 367,076,757,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,076,757,482.91/524,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,457.85

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