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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,230.40, 786,928.80 and 288,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,230.40, 786,928.80 and 288,034.40 is: 432,372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,230.40 : 786,928.80 = 288,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,230.40/786,928.80 = 288,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,230.40x = 786,928.80 × 288,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,230.40x = 226,662,564,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,662,564,750.72/524,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,372.03

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