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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,041.24, 1,258,741.89 and 524,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,041.24, 1,258,741.89 and 524,848.68 is: 724,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,041.24 : 1,258,741.89 = 524,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,041.24/1,258,741.89 = 524,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,041.24x = 1,258,741.89 × 524,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,041.24x = 660,649,019,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,649,019,427.21/912,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,363.10

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