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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,241.78, 785,787.06 and 299,111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,241.78, 785,787.06 and 299,111.39 is: 448,338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,241.78 : 785,787.06 = 299,111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,241.78/785,787.06 = 299,111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,241.78x = 785,787.06 × 299,111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,241.78x = 235,037,859,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,037,859,760.61/524,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,338.66

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