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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423,862.42, 2,135,738.19 and 524,915.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423,862.42, 2,135,738.19 and 524,915.24 is: 787,352.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423,862.42 : 2,135,738.19 = 524,915.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423,862.42/2,135,738.19 = 524,915.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423,862.42x = 2,135,738.19 × 524,915.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423,862.42x = 1,121,081,524,581.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,081,524,581.02/1,423,862.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,352.42

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