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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,417.58, 786,031.02 and 461,115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,417.58, 786,031.02 and 461,115.09 is: 691,149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,417.58 : 786,031.02 = 461,115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,417.58/786,031.02 = 461,115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,417.58x = 786,031.02 × 461,115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,417.58x = 362,450,764,530.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,450,764,530.09/524,417.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,149.15

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