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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,245.49, 1,286,486.04 and 524,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,245.49, 1,286,486.04 and 524,347.20 is: 723,591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,245.49 : 1,286,486.04 = 524,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,245.49/1,286,486.04 = 524,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,245.49x = 1,286,486.04 × 524,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,245.49x = 674,565,353,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,565,353,507.57/932,245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,591.98

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