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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,853.20, 736,894 and 524,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,853.20, 736,894 and 524,853.20 is: 736,894

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,853.20 : 736,894 = 524,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,853.20/736,894 = 524,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,853.20x = 736,894 × 524,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,853.20x = 386,761,173,960.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,761,173,960.80/524,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,894

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