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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,650, 1,278,768.36 and 524,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,650, 1,278,768.36 and 524,242 is: 723,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,650 : 1,278,768.36 = 524,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,650/1,278,768.36 = 524,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,650x = 1,278,768.36 × 524,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,650x = 670,384,082,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,384,082,583.12/926,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,449.07

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