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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,183.91, 785,700.51 and 299,053.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,183.91, 785,700.51 and 299,053.38 is: 448,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,183.91 : 785,700.51 = 299,053.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,183.91/785,700.51 = 299,053.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,183.91x = 785,700.51 × 299,053.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,183.91x = 234,966,393,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,966,393,183.22/524,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,251.82

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