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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,506.24, 1,292,329.17 and 524,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,506.24, 1,292,329.17 and 524,524.56 is: 785,917.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,506.24 : 1,292,329.17 = 524,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,506.24/1,292,329.17 = 524,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,506.24x = 1,292,329.17 × 524,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,506.24x = 677,858,389,269.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,858,389,269.42/862,506.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,917.08

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