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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,083.40, 786,125.10 and 485,592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,083.40, 786,125.10 and 485,592.20 is: 728,388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,083.40 : 786,125.10 = 485,592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,083.40/786,125.10 = 485,592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,083.40x = 786,125.10 × 485,592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,083.40x = 381,736,216,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,736,216,784.22/524,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,388.30

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