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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,453.58, 786,085.02 and 461,151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,453.58, 786,085.02 and 461,151.18 is: 691,203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,453.58 : 786,085.02 = 461,151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,453.58/786,085.02 = 461,151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,453.58x = 786,085.02 × 461,151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,453.58x = 362,504,034,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,504,034,553.32/524,453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,203.28

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