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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,444.58, 786,071.52 and 461,142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,444.58, 786,071.52 and 461,142.18 is: 691,189.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,444.58 : 786,071.52 = 461,142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,444.58/786,071.52 = 461,142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,444.58x = 786,071.52 × 461,142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,444.58x = 362,490,734,368.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,490,734,368.71/524,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,189.78

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