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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,672.64, 1,278,835.20 and 524,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,672.64, 1,278,835.20 and 524,256 is: 723,488.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,672.64 : 1,278,835.20 = 524,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,672.64/1,278,835.20 = 524,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,672.64x = 1,278,835.20 × 524,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,672.64x = 670,437,026,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,437,026,611.20/926,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,488.53

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