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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,749.63, 1,232,018.55 and 525,252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,749.63, 1,232,018.55 and 525,252.42 is: 724,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,749.63 : 1,232,018.55 = 525,252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,749.63/1,232,018.55 = 525,252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,749.63x = 1,232,018.55 × 525,252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,749.63x = 647,120,724,872.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,120,724,872.39/892,749.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,862.50

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