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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,050.86, 1,286,217.93 and 524,152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,050.86, 1,286,217.93 and 524,152.57 is: 723,323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,050.86 : 1,286,217.93 = 524,152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,050.86/1,286,217.93 = 524,152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,050.86x = 1,286,217.93 × 524,152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,050.86x = 674,174,433,589.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,174,433,589.58/932,050.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,323.65

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