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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,135.04, 723,326.40 and 285,671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,135.04, 723,326.40 and 285,671.04 is: 394,236.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,135.04 : 723,326.40 = 285,671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,135.04/723,326.40 = 285,671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,135.04x = 723,326.40 × 285,671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,135.04x = 206,633,404,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,633,404,947.46/524,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,236.96

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