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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,058.10, 786,087.15 and 466,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,058.10, 786,087.15 and 466,977.40 is: 700,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,058.10 : 786,087.15 = 466,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,058.10/786,087.15 = 466,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,058.10x = 786,087.15 × 466,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,058.10x = 367,084,933,480.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,084,933,480.41/524,058.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,466.10

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