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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,245.88, 1,279,513.26 and 524,837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,245.88, 1,279,513.26 and 524,837.88 is: 724,227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,245.88 : 1,279,513.26 = 524,837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,245.88/1,279,513.26 = 524,837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,245.88x = 1,279,513.26 × 524,837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,245.88x = 671,537,026,810.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,537,026,810.29/927,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,227.57

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