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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,336.68, 1,292,524.14 and 524,632.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,336.68, 1,292,524.14 and 524,632.91 is: 786,352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,336.68 : 1,292,524.14 = 524,632.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,336.68/1,292,524.14 = 524,632.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,336.68x = 1,292,524.14 × 524,632.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,336.68x = 678,100,700,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,100,700,813.45/862,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,352.61

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