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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,117.40, 786,176.10 and 485,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,117.40, 786,176.10 and 485,626.20 is: 728,439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,117.40 : 786,176.10 = 485,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,117.40/786,176.10 = 485,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,117.40x = 786,176.10 × 485,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,117.40x = 381,787,711,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,787,711,973.82/524,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,439.30

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