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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,057.73, 1,286,227.44 and 524,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,057.73, 1,286,227.44 and 524,159.44 is: 723,333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,057.73 : 1,286,227.44 = 524,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,057.73/1,286,227.44 = 524,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,057.73x = 1,286,227.44 × 524,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,057.73x = 674,188,251,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,188,251,447.47/932,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,333.15

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