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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,233.20, 785,168.41 and 367,162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,233.20, 785,168.41 and 367,162.86 is: 549,916.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,233.20 : 785,168.41 = 367,162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,233.20/785,168.41 = 367,162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,233.20x = 785,168.41 × 367,162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,233.20x = 288,284,678,997.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,284,678,997.25/524,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,916.87

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