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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,350.74, 1,292,545.21 and 524,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,350.74, 1,292,545.21 and 524,647 is: 786,373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,350.74 : 1,292,545.21 = 524,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,350.74/1,292,545.21 = 524,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,350.74x = 1,292,545.21 × 524,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,350.74x = 678,129,966,790.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,129,966,790.87/862,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,373.73

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