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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,629.70, 786,944.55 and 335,672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,629.70, 786,944.55 and 335,672.90 is: 503,509.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,629.70 : 786,944.55 = 335,672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,629.70/786,944.55 = 335,672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,629.70x = 786,944.55 × 335,672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,629.70x = 264,155,959,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,155,959,237.70/524,629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,509.35

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