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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,068.40, 786,102.60 and 485,577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,068.40, 786,102.60 and 485,577.20 is: 728,365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,068.40 : 786,102.60 = 485,577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,068.40/786,102.60 = 485,577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,068.40x = 786,102.60 × 485,577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,068.40x = 381,713,499,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,713,499,420.72/524,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,365.80

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