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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234,256.60, 1,851,022.02 and 524,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234,256.60, 1,851,022.02 and 524,279 is: 786,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234,256.60 : 1,851,022.02 = 524,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234,256.60/1,851,022.02 = 524,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234,256.60x = 1,851,022.02 × 524,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234,256.60x = 970,451,973,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,451,973,623.58/1,234,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,264.36

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