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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,999.10, 787,498.65 and 420,023.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,999.10, 787,498.65 and 420,023.10 is: 630,034.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,999.10 : 787,498.65 = 420,023.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,999.10/787,498.65 = 420,023.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,999.10x = 787,498.65 × 420,023.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,999.10x = 330,767,624,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,767,624,218.82/524,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,034.65

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