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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,056.61, 1,286,225.87 and 524,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,056.61, 1,286,225.87 and 524,158.34 is: 723,331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,056.61 : 1,286,225.87 = 524,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,056.61/1,286,225.87 = 524,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,056.61x = 1,286,225.87 × 524,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,056.61x = 674,186,007,832.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,186,007,832.34/932,056.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,331.61

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