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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,387.41, 785,319.39 and 355,394.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,387.41, 785,319.39 and 355,394.99 is: 532,237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,387.41 : 785,319.39 = 355,394.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,387.41/785,319.39 = 355,394.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,387.41x = 785,319.39 × 355,394.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,387.41x = 279,098,578,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,098,578,719.16/524,387.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,237.38

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