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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,059.98, 1,286,230.55 and 524,161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,059.98, 1,286,230.55 and 524,161.70 is: 723,336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,059.98 : 1,286,230.55 = 524,161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,059.98/1,286,230.55 = 524,161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,059.98x = 1,286,230.55 × 524,161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,059.98x = 674,192,782,627.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,192,782,627.97/932,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,336.26

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