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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,382.39, 785,202.98 and 492,420.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,382.39, 785,202.98 and 492,420.03 is: 737,342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,382.39 : 785,202.98 = 492,420.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,382.39/785,202.98 = 492,420.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,382.39x = 785,202.98 × 492,420.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,382.39x = 386,649,669,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,649,669,561.08/524,382.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,342.97

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