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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,351.07, 786,028.32 and 334,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,351.07, 786,028.32 and 334,277.96 is: 501,099.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,351.07 : 786,028.32 = 334,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,351.07/786,028.32 = 334,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,351.07x = 786,028.32 × 334,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,351.07x = 262,751,939,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,751,939,381.69/524,351.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,099.27

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