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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,247.40, 786,954.30 and 288,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,247.40, 786,954.30 and 288,051.40 is: 432,397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,247.40 : 786,954.30 = 288,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,247.40/786,954.30 = 288,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,247.40x = 786,954.30 × 288,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,247.40x = 226,683,287,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,683,287,851.02/524,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,397.54

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