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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,342.80, 1,386,514.20 and 524,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,342.80, 1,386,514.20 and 524,829.20 is: 787,243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,342.80 : 1,386,514.20 = 524,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,342.80/1,386,514.20 = 524,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,342.80x = 1,386,514.20 × 524,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,342.80x = 727,683,138,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,683,138,374.64/924,342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,243.80

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