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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,668.21, 1,285,747.74 and 523,898.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931,668.21, 1,285,747.74 and 523,898.42 is: 723,005.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931,668.21 : 1,285,747.74 = 523,898.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931,668.21/1,285,747.74 = 523,898.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931,668.21x = 1,285,747.74 × 523,898.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931,668.21x = 673,601,203,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,601,203,075.83/931,668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,005.46

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