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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,673.64, 1,278,836.58 and 524,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,673.64, 1,278,836.58 and 524,257 is: 723,489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,673.64 : 1,278,836.58 = 524,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,673.64/1,278,836.58 = 524,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,673.64x = 1,278,836.58 × 524,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,673.64x = 670,439,028,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,439,028,921.06/926,673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,489.91

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