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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,364.88, 785,829.69 and 396,175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,364.88, 785,829.69 and 396,175.76 is: 593,721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,364.88 : 785,829.69 = 396,175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,364.88/785,829.69 = 396,175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,364.88x = 785,829.69 × 396,175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,364.88x = 311,326,676,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,326,676,630.89/524,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,721.45

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