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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,676, 1,278,804.24 and 524,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,676, 1,278,804.24 and 524,268 is: 723,484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,676 : 1,278,804.24 = 524,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,676/1,278,804.24 = 524,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,676x = 1,278,804.24 × 524,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,676x = 670,436,141,296.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,436,141,296.32/926,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,484.95

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