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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,285.13, 723,506.58 and 294,842.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,285.13, 723,506.58 and 294,842.34 is: 406,878.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,285.13 : 723,506.58 = 294,842.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,285.13/723,506.58 = 294,842.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,285.13x = 723,506.58 × 294,842.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,285.13x = 213,320,373,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,320,373,052.60/524,285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,878.55

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