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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,645.02, 785,338.48 and 284,161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,645.02, 785,338.48 and 284,161.65 is: 425,360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,645.02 : 785,338.48 = 284,161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,645.02/785,338.48 = 284,161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,645.02x = 785,338.48 × 284,161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,645.02x = 223,163,078,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,163,078,285.29/524,645.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,360.14

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