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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,818.80, 786,061.80 and 406,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,818.80, 786,061.80 and 406,105.20 is: 608,255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,818.80 : 786,061.80 = 406,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,818.80/786,061.80 = 406,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,818.80x = 786,061.80 × 406,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,818.80x = 319,223,784,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,223,784,501.36/524,818.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,255.24

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