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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,967.02, 1,198,949.34 and 524,530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,967.02, 1,198,949.34 and 524,530.72 is: 723,716.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,967.02 : 1,198,949.34 = 524,530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,967.02/1,198,949.34 = 524,530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,967.02x = 1,198,949.34 × 524,530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,967.02x = 628,885,760,553.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,885,760,553.73/868,967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,716.49

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