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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087,141.88, 1,630,842.51 and 525,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087,141.88, 1,630,842.51 and 525,773 is: 788,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087,141.88 : 1,630,842.51 = 525,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087,141.88/1,630,842.51 = 525,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087,141.88x = 1,630,842.51 × 525,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087,141.88x = 857,452,959,010.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,452,959,010.23/1,087,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,722.22

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