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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,710.71, 787,066.03 and 289,548.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,710.71, 787,066.03 and 289,548.07 is: 434,322.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,710.71 : 787,066.03 = 289,548.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,710.71/787,066.03 = 289,548.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,710.71x = 787,066.03 × 289,548.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,710.71x = 227,893,448,343.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,893,448,343.33/524,710.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,322.08

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