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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,815.14, 1,279,024.32 and 524,407.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,815.14, 1,279,024.32 and 524,407.14 is: 723,692.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,815.14 : 1,279,024.32 = 524,407.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,815.14/1,279,024.32 = 524,407.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,815.14x = 1,279,024.32 × 524,407.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,815.14x = 670,729,485,641.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,729,485,641.65/926,815.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,692.85

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