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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,274.75, 1,198,261.89 and 524,105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,274.75, 1,198,261.89 and 524,105.21 is: 723,290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,274.75 : 1,198,261.89 = 524,105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,274.75/1,198,261.89 = 524,105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,274.75x = 1,198,261.89 × 524,105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,274.75x = 628,015,302,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,015,302,489.10/868,274.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,290.99

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