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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,439, 1,257,747.48 and 524,225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,439, 1,257,747.48 and 524,225.18 is: 723,408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,439 : 1,257,747.48 = 524,225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,439/1,257,747.48 = 524,225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,439x = 1,257,747.48 × 524,225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,439x = 659,342,902,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,342,902,241.92/911,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,408.70

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