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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528,259.35, 791,326.40 and 400,394.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528,259.35, 791,326.40 and 400,394.33 is: 599,786.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,259.35 : 791,326.40 = 400,394.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,259.35/791,326.40 = 400,394.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,259.35x = 791,326.40 × 400,394.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,259.35x = 316,842,605,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,842,605,691.21/528,259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,786.08

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