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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,840.97, 1,191,897.59 and 524,243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,840.97, 1,191,897.59 and 524,243.61 is: 723,333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,840.97 : 1,191,897.59 = 524,243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,840.97/1,191,897.59 = 524,243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,840.97x = 1,191,897.59 × 524,243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,840.97x = 624,844,692,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,844,692,710.68/863,840.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,333.01

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