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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234,263.60, 1,851,032.52 and 524,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234,263.60, 1,851,032.52 and 524,286 is: 786,274.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234,263.60 : 1,851,032.52 = 524,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234,263.60/1,851,032.52 = 524,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234,263.60x = 1,851,032.52 × 524,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234,263.60x = 970,470,435,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,470,435,780.72/1,234,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,274.86

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