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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,281.92, 723,502.14 and 294,839.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,281.92, 723,502.14 and 294,839.14 is: 406,874.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,281.92 : 723,502.14 = 294,839.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,281.92/723,502.14 = 294,839.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,281.92x = 723,502.14 × 294,839.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,281.92x = 213,316,748,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,316,748,745.76/524,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,874.13

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