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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,243.71, 1,257,263.94 and 524,038.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,243.71, 1,257,263.94 and 524,038.09 is: 723,027.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,243.71 : 1,257,263.94 = 524,038.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,243.71/1,257,263.94 = 524,038.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,243.71x = 1,257,263.94 × 524,038.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,243.71x = 658,854,193,743.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,854,193,743.48/911,243.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,027.43

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