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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,987.60, 787,481.40 and 420,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,987.60, 787,481.40 and 420,011.60 is: 630,017.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,987.60 : 787,481.40 = 420,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,987.60/787,481.40 = 420,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,987.60x = 787,481.40 × 420,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,987.60x = 330,751,322,784.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,751,322,784.24/524,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,017.40

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