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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,976.52, 1,198,962.45 and 524,540.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,976.52, 1,198,962.45 and 524,540.22 is: 723,729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,976.52 : 1,198,962.45 = 524,540.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,976.52/1,198,962.45 = 524,540.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,976.52x = 1,198,962.45 × 524,540.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,976.52x = 628,904,027,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,904,027,294.74/868,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,729.60

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