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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,257.38, 1,197,813.50 and 523,901.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,257.38, 1,197,813.50 and 523,901.24 is: 722,753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,257.38 : 1,197,813.50 = 523,901.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,257.38/1,197,813.50 = 523,901.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,257.38x = 1,197,813.50 × 523,901.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,257.38x = 627,535,982,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,535,982,102.39/868,257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,753.41

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