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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,377.17, 723,695.99 and 320,547.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,377.17, 723,695.99 and 320,547.39 is: 442,389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,377.17 : 723,695.99 = 320,547.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,377.17/723,695.99 = 320,547.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,377.17x = 723,695.99 × 320,547.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,377.17x = 231,978,859,145.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,978,859,145.23/524,377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,389.32

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