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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,053.61, 1,286,221.74 and 524,155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,053.61, 1,286,221.74 and 524,155.32 is: 723,327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,053.61 : 1,286,221.74 = 524,155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,053.61/1,286,221.74 = 524,155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,053.61x = 1,286,221.74 × 524,155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,053.61x = 674,179,967,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,179,967,720.66/932,053.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,327.46

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