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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,644.73, 785,338.06 and 284,161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,644.73, 785,338.06 and 284,161.34 is: 425,359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,644.73 : 785,338.06 = 284,161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,644.73/785,338.06 = 284,161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,644.73x = 785,338.06 × 284,161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,644.73x = 223,162,715,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,162,715,482.60/524,644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,359.68

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