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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,391.23, 723,248.78 and 358,917.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,391.23, 723,248.78 and 358,917.28 is: 495,024.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,391.23 : 723,248.78 = 358,917.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,391.23/723,248.78 = 358,917.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,391.23x = 723,248.78 × 358,917.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,391.23x = 259,586,484,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,586,484,880.92/524,391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,024.46

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