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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,209.16, 784,979.67 and 346,449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,209.16, 784,979.67 and 346,449.80 is: 518,793.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,209.16 : 784,979.67 = 346,449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,209.16/784,979.67 = 346,449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,209.16x = 784,979.67 × 346,449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,209.16x = 271,956,049,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,956,049,675.57/524,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,793.01

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