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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,975.02, 1,198,960.38 and 524,538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,975.02, 1,198,960.38 and 524,538.72 is: 723,727.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,975.02 : 1,198,960.38 = 524,538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,975.02/1,198,960.38 = 524,538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,975.02x = 1,198,960.38 × 524,538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,975.02x = 628,901,143,055.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,901,143,055.91/868,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,727.53

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