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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,742.04, 786,448.50 and 335,129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,742.04, 786,448.50 and 335,129.14 is: 502,269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,742.04 : 786,448.50 = 335,129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,742.04/786,448.50 = 335,129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,742.04x = 786,448.50 × 335,129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,742.04x = 263,561,809,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,561,809,459.29/524,742.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,269.29

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