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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,961.52, 1,198,941.75 and 524,525.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,961.52, 1,198,941.75 and 524,525.22 is: 723,708.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,961.52 : 1,198,941.75 = 524,525.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,961.52/1,198,941.75 = 524,525.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,961.52x = 1,198,941.75 × 524,525.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,961.52x = 628,875,185,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,875,185,185.94/868,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,708.90

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