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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,259.04, 1,286,555.90 and 524,379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,259.04, 1,286,555.90 and 524,379.90 is: 723,665.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,259.04 : 1,286,555.90 = 524,379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,259.04/1,286,555.90 = 524,379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,259.04x = 1,286,555.90 × 524,379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,259.04x = 674,644,054,186.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,644,054,186.41/932,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,665.88

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