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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,117.40, 786,759.30 and 287,921.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,117.40, 786,759.30 and 287,921.40 is: 432,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,117.40 : 786,759.30 = 287,921.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,117.40/786,759.30 = 287,921.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,117.40x = 786,759.30 × 287,921.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,117.40x = 226,524,839,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,524,839,119.02/524,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,202.48

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