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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,346.40, 1,198,381.62 and 524,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,346.40, 1,198,381.62 and 524,267.04 is: 723,526.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,346.40 : 1,198,381.62 = 524,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,346.40/1,198,381.62 = 524,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,346.40x = 1,198,381.62 × 524,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,346.40x = 628,271,984,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,271,984,707.81/868,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,526.91

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