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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,446.60, 1,292,239.72 and 524,464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,446.60, 1,292,239.72 and 524,464.88 is: 785,827.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,446.60 : 1,292,239.72 = 524,464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,446.60/1,292,239.72 = 524,464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,446.60x = 1,292,239.72 × 524,464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,446.60x = 677,734,349,681.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,734,349,681.03/862,446.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,827.61

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