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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,998.40, 786,914.40 and 288,510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,998.40, 786,914.40 and 288,510.80 is: 432,445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,998.40 : 786,914.40 = 288,510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,998.40/786,914.40 = 288,510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,998.40x = 786,914.40 × 288,510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,998.40x = 227,033,303,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,033,303,075.52/524,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,445.70

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