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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,104.40, 786,739.80 and 287,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,104.40, 786,739.80 and 287,908.40 is: 432,182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,104.40 : 786,739.80 = 287,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,104.40/786,739.80 = 287,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,104.40x = 786,739.80 × 287,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,104.40x = 226,508,997,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,508,997,034.32/524,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,182.97

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