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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,103.32, 1,298,492.70 and 524,472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,103.32, 1,298,492.70 and 524,472.44 is: 786,307.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,103.32 : 1,298,492.70 = 524,472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,103.32/1,298,492.70 = 524,472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,103.32x = 1,298,492.70 × 524,472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,103.32x = 681,023,634,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,023,634,691.19/866,103.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,307.61

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