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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172,744.55, 1,759,490.24 and 524,221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172,744.55, 1,759,490.24 and 524,221.29 is: 786,498.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172,744.55 : 1,759,490.24 = 524,221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172,744.55/1,759,490.24 = 524,221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172,744.55x = 1,759,490.24 × 524,221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172,744.55x = 922,362,240,734.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,362,240,734.10/1,172,744.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,498.85

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