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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,821.80, 787,232.70 and 484,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,821.80, 787,232.70 and 484,271.40 is: 726,407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,821.80 : 787,232.70 = 484,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,821.80/787,232.70 = 484,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,821.80x = 787,232.70 × 484,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,821.80x = 381,234,281,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,234,281,754.78/524,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,407.10

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