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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,665.80, 786,998.70 and 325,600.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,665.80, 786,998.70 and 325,600.20 is: 488,400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,665.80 : 786,998.70 = 325,600.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,665.80/786,998.70 = 325,600.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,665.80x = 786,998.70 × 325,600.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,665.80x = 256,246,934,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,246,934,119.74/524,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,400.30

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