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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,088.20, 786,132.30 and 335,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,088.20, 786,132.30 and 335,131.40 is: 502,697.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,088.20 : 786,132.30 = 335,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,088.20/786,132.30 = 335,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,088.20x = 786,132.30 × 335,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,088.20x = 263,457,618,284.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,457,618,284.22/524,088.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,697.10

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