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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,176.40, 786,727.80 and 314,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,176.40, 786,727.80 and 314,187.60 is: 470,661.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,176.40 : 786,727.80 = 314,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,176.40/786,727.80 = 314,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,176.40x = 786,727.80 × 314,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,176.40x = 247,180,119,335.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,180,119,335.28/525,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,661.13

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