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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,083.92, 723,261.45 and 294,713.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,083.92, 723,261.45 and 294,713.39 is: 406,718.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,083.92 : 723,261.45 = 294,713.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,083.92/723,261.45 = 294,713.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,083.92x = 723,261.45 × 294,713.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,083.92x = 213,154,833,785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,154,833,785.82/524,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,718.90

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