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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,473.47, 786,199.79 and 334,340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,473.47, 786,199.79 and 334,340.55 is: 501,185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,473.47 : 786,199.79 = 334,340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,473.47/786,199.79 = 334,340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,473.47x = 786,199.79 × 334,340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,473.47x = 262,858,468,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,858,468,526.78/524,473.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,185.44

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