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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,829.80, 786,078.30 and 431,517.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,829.80, 786,078.30 and 431,517.80 is: 646,317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,829.80 : 786,078.30 = 431,517.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,829.80/786,078.30 = 431,517.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,829.80x = 786,078.30 × 431,517.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,829.80x = 339,206,778,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,206,778,643.74/524,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,317.68

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