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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,332.80, 785,332.80 and 431,020.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,332.80, 785,332.80 and 431,020.80 is: 645,572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,332.80 : 785,332.80 = 431,020.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,332.80/785,332.80 = 431,020.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,332.80x = 785,332.80 × 431,020.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,332.80x = 338,494,771,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,494,771,722.24/524,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,572.38

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