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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,156.51, 785,053.38 and 367,086.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,156.51, 785,053.38 and 367,086.17 is: 549,801.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,156.51 : 785,053.38 = 367,086.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,156.51/785,053.38 = 367,086.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,156.51x = 785,053.38 × 367,086.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,156.51x = 288,182,238,509.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,182,238,509.76/524,156.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,801.89

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