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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,884.80, 786,160.80 and 406,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,884.80, 786,160.80 and 406,171.20 is: 608,354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,884.80 : 786,160.80 = 406,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,884.80/786,160.80 = 406,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,884.80x = 786,160.80 × 406,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,884.80x = 319,315,875,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,315,875,528.96/524,884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,354.21

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