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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,241.72, 1,170,523.25 and 524,593.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,241.72, 1,170,523.25 and 524,593.22 is: 785,990.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,241.72 : 1,170,523.25 = 524,593.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,241.72/1,170,523.25 = 524,593.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,241.72x = 1,170,523.25 × 524,593.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,241.72x = 614,048,559,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,048,559,402.78/781,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,990.49

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