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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,339.73, 786,011.28 and 334,266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,339.73, 786,011.28 and 334,266.64 is: 501,082.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,339.73 : 786,011.28 = 334,266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,339.73/786,011.28 = 334,266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,339.73x = 786,011.28 × 334,266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,339.73x = 262,737,352,368.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,737,352,368.39/524,339.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,082.29

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