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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,391.72, 786,022.43 and 253,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,391.72, 786,022.43 and 253,947.30 is: 380,647.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,391.72 : 786,022.43 = 253,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,391.72/786,022.43 = 253,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,391.72x = 786,022.43 × 253,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,391.72x = 199,608,272,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,608,272,568.20/524,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,647.26

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