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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,372.02, 1,024,444.98 and 524,711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,372.02, 1,024,444.98 and 524,711.16 is: 787,748.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,372.02 : 1,024,444.98 = 524,711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,372.02/1,024,444.98 = 524,711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,372.02x = 1,024,444.98 × 524,711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,372.02x = 537,537,713,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,537,713,811.98/682,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,748.76

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