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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,183.24, 1,297,581.84 and 524,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,183.24, 1,297,581.84 and 524,404.20 is: 784,675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,183.24 : 1,297,581.84 = 524,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,183.24/1,297,581.84 = 524,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,183.24x = 1,297,581.84 × 524,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,183.24x = 680,457,366,739.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,457,366,739.73/867,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,675.41

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