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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,731.57, 1,283,039.08 and 521,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,731.57, 1,283,039.08 and 521,825.24 is: 720,124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,731.57 : 1,283,039.08 = 521,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,731.57/1,283,039.08 = 521,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,731.57x = 1,283,039.08 × 521,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,731.57x = 669,522,175,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,522,175,850.38/929,731.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,124.17

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