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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,979.60, 787,469.40 and 420,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,979.60, 787,469.40 and 420,003.60 is: 630,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,979.60 : 787,469.40 = 420,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,979.60/787,469.40 = 420,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,979.60x = 787,469.40 × 420,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,979.60x = 330,739,982,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,739,982,889.84/524,979.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,005.40

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