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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,530.84, 1,292,365.86 and 524,549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,530.84, 1,292,365.86 and 524,549.16 is: 785,953.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,530.84 : 1,292,365.86 = 524,549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,530.84/1,292,365.86 = 524,549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,530.84x = 1,292,365.86 × 524,549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,530.84x = 677,909,426,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,909,426,275.68/862,530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,953.84

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