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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,164.77, 785,701.89 and 355,700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,164.77, 785,701.89 and 355,700.16 is: 533,180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,164.77 : 785,701.89 = 355,700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,164.77/785,701.89 = 355,700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,164.77x = 785,701.89 × 355,700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,164.77x = 279,474,287,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,474,287,985.30/524,164.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,180.22

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