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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,245.74, 1,286,486.38 and 524,347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,245.74, 1,286,486.38 and 524,347.45 is: 723,592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,245.74 : 1,286,486.38 = 524,347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,245.74/1,286,486.38 = 524,347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,245.74x = 1,286,486.38 × 524,347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,245.74x = 674,565,856,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,565,856,028.95/932,245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,592.32

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