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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,079.96, 1,286,316.86 and 524,310.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,079.96, 1,286,316.86 and 524,310.17 is: 723,574.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,079.96 : 1,286,316.86 = 524,310.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,079.96/1,286,316.86 = 524,310.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,079.96x = 1,286,316.86 × 524,310.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,079.96x = 674,429,002,487.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,429,002,487.33/932,079.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,574.19

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