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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,313.41, 723,545.62 and 294,870.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,313.41, 723,545.62 and 294,870.63 is: 406,917.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,313.41 : 723,545.62 = 294,870.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,313.41/723,545.62 = 294,870.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,313.41x = 723,545.62 × 294,870.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,313.41x = 213,352,352,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,352,352,803.14/524,313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,917.60

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