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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,179.57, 1,386,823.95 and 524,975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,179.57, 1,386,823.95 and 524,975.04 is: 786,926.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,179.57 : 1,386,823.95 = 524,975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,179.57/1,386,823.95 = 524,975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,179.57x = 1,386,823.95 × 524,975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,179.57x = 728,047,958,624.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,047,958,624.21/925,179.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,926.11

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