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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,140.96, 786,619.68 and 365,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,140.96, 786,619.68 and 365,335.60 is: 548,287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,140.96 : 786,619.68 = 365,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,140.96/786,619.68 = 365,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,140.96x = 786,619.68 × 365,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,140.96x = 287,380,172,764.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,380,172,764.61/524,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,287.95

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