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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,761.40, 788,016.90 and 288,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,761.40, 788,016.90 and 288,273.80 is: 432,891.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,761.40 : 788,016.90 = 288,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,761.40/788,016.90 = 288,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,761.40x = 788,016.90 × 288,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,761.40x = 227,164,626,227.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,164,626,227.22/524,761.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,891.26

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