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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,338.93, 1,292,527.51 and 524,635.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,338.93, 1,292,527.51 and 524,635.17 is: 786,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,338.93 : 1,292,527.51 = 524,635.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,338.93/1,292,527.51 = 524,635.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,338.93x = 1,292,527.51 × 524,635.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,338.93x = 678,105,389,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,105,389,938.53/862,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,356.00

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