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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,442.51, 1,292,233.62 and 524,460.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,442.51, 1,292,233.62 and 524,460.79 is: 785,821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,442.51 : 1,292,233.62 = 524,460.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,442.51/1,292,233.62 = 524,460.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,442.51x = 1,292,233.62 × 524,460.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,442.51x = 677,725,865,841.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,725,865,841.69/862,442.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,821.50

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