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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,344.50, 1,292,535.83 and 524,640.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,344.50, 1,292,535.83 and 524,640.75 is: 786,364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,344.50 : 1,292,535.83 = 524,640.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,344.50/1,292,535.83 = 524,640.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,344.50x = 1,292,535.83 × 524,640.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,344.50x = 678,116,964,629.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,116,964,629.87/862,344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,364.35

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