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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,819.80, 786,063.30 and 406,106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,819.80, 786,063.30 and 406,106.20 is: 608,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,819.80 : 786,063.30 = 406,106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,819.80/786,063.30 = 406,106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,819.80x = 786,063.30 × 406,106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,819.80x = 319,225,179,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,225,179,722.46/524,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,256.74

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