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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,246.73, 1,286,487.77 and 524,348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,246.73, 1,286,487.77 and 524,348.46 is: 723,593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,246.73 : 1,286,487.77 = 524,348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,246.73/1,286,487.77 = 524,348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,246.73x = 1,286,487.77 × 524,348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,246.73x = 674,567,878,386.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,567,878,386.59/932,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,593.72

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