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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,971, 1,286,094.44 and 524,062.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931,971, 1,286,094.44 and 524,062.28 is: 723,191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931,971 : 1,286,094.44 = 524,062.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931,971/1,286,094.44 = 524,062.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931,971x = 1,286,094.44 × 524,062.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931,971x = 673,993,584,521.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,993,584,521.72/931,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,191.58

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