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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,335.30, 785,336.55 and 431,023.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,335.30, 785,336.55 and 431,023.30 is: 645,576.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,335.30 : 785,336.55 = 431,023.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,335.30/785,336.55 = 431,023.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,335.30x = 785,336.55 × 431,023.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,335.30x = 338,498,351,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,498,351,391.62/524,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,576.13

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