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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,281.20, 784,866.60 and 346,988.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,281.20, 784,866.60 and 346,988.40 is: 519,453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,281.20 : 784,866.60 = 346,988.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,281.20/784,866.60 = 346,988.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,281.20x = 784,866.60 × 346,988.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,281.20x = 272,339,605,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,339,605,747.44/524,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,453.31

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