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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,031, 1,084,924.68 and 524,987.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,031, 1,084,924.68 and 524,987.26 is: 787,755.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,031 : 1,084,924.68 = 524,987.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,031/1,084,924.68 = 524,987.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,031x = 1,084,924.68 × 524,987.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,031x = 569,571,635,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,571,635,059.58/723,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,755.48

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