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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,158.40, 1,386,237.60 and 526,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,158.40, 1,386,237.60 and 526,027.20 is: 789,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,158.40 : 1,386,237.60 = 526,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,158.40/1,386,237.60 = 526,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,158.40x = 1,386,237.60 × 526,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,158.40x = 729,198,683,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,198,683,262.72/924,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,040.80

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