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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,274.01, 1,198,260.86 and 524,104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,274.01, 1,198,260.86 and 524,104.47 is: 723,289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,274.01 : 1,198,260.86 = 524,104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,274.01/1,198,260.86 = 524,104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,274.01x = 1,198,260.86 × 524,104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,274.01x = 628,013,870,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,013,870,331.52/868,274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,289.96

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