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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,847.35, 724,108.79 and 318,182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,847.35, 724,108.79 and 318,182.38 is: 438,982.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,847.35 : 724,108.79 = 318,182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,847.35/724,108.79 = 318,182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,847.35x = 724,108.79 × 318,182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,847.35x = 230,398,656,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,398,656,271.42/524,847.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,982.23

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