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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,030, 1,084,923.18 and 524,986.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,030, 1,084,923.18 and 524,986.26 is: 787,753.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,030 : 1,084,923.18 = 524,986.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,030/1,084,923.18 = 524,986.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,030x = 1,084,923.18 × 524,986.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,030x = 569,569,762,655.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,569,762,655.51/723,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,753.98

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