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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,231.40, 786,347.10 and 485,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,231.40, 786,347.10 and 485,740.20 is: 728,610.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,231.40 : 786,347.10 = 485,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,231.40/786,347.10 = 485,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,231.40x = 786,347.10 × 485,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,231.40x = 381,960,397,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,960,397,623.42/524,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,610.30

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