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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,350, 1,292,544.06 and 524,646.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,350, 1,292,544.06 and 524,646.26 is: 786,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,350 : 1,292,544.06 = 524,646.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,350/1,292,544.06 = 524,646.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,350x = 1,292,544.06 × 524,646.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,350x = 678,128,406,964.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,128,406,964.22/862,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,372.59

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