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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,962.52, 1,198,943.13 and 524,526.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,962.52, 1,198,943.13 and 524,526.22 is: 723,710.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,962.52 : 1,198,943.13 = 524,526.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,962.52/1,198,943.13 = 524,526.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,962.52x = 1,198,943.13 × 524,526.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,962.52x = 628,877,107,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,877,107,973.87/868,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,710.28

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