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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,936.72, 786,673.06 and 396,747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,936.72, 786,673.06 and 396,747.76 is: 594,568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,936.72 : 786,673.06 = 396,747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,936.72/786,673.06 = 396,747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,936.72x = 786,673.06 × 396,747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,936.72x = 312,110,774,407.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,110,774,407.35/524,936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,568.38

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