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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,674.64, 1,278,837.96 and 524,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,674.64, 1,278,837.96 and 524,258 is: 723,491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,674.64 : 1,278,837.96 = 524,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,674.64/1,278,837.96 = 524,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,674.64x = 1,278,837.96 × 524,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,674.64x = 670,441,031,233.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,441,031,233.68/926,674.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,491.29

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