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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,038.94, 1,258,738.83 and 524,846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,038.94, 1,258,738.83 and 524,846.34 is: 724,359.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,038.94 : 1,258,738.83 = 524,846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,038.94/1,258,738.83 = 524,846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,038.94x = 1,258,738.83 × 524,846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,038.94x = 660,644,467,941.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,644,467,941.38/912,038.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,359.94

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