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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,097.20, 786,145.80 and 335,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,097.20, 786,145.80 and 335,140.40 is: 502,710.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,097.20 : 786,145.80 = 335,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,097.20/786,145.80 = 335,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,097.20x = 786,145.80 × 335,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,097.20x = 263,469,217,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,469,217,870.32/524,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,710.60

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