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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,861.13, 724,656.97 and 403,788.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,861.13, 724,656.97 and 403,788.81 is: 557,496.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,861.13 : 724,656.97 = 403,788.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,861.13/724,656.97 = 403,788.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,861.13x = 724,656.97 × 403,788.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,861.13x = 292,608,375,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,608,375,574.51/524,861.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,496.75

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