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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527,741.22, 792,670.68 and 314,924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527,741.22, 792,670.68 and 314,924.25 is: 473,018.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527,741.22 : 792,670.68 = 314,924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527,741.22/792,670.68 = 314,924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527,741.22x = 792,670.68 × 314,924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527,741.22x = 249,631,219,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,631,219,395.99/527,741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,018.23

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