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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,260.83, 1,286,634.06 and 524,379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,260.83, 1,286,634.06 and 524,379.86 is: 723,708.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,260.83 : 1,286,634.06 = 524,379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,260.83/1,286,634.06 = 524,379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,260.83x = 1,286,634.06 × 524,379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,260.83x = 674,684,981,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,684,981,820.86/932,260.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,708.39

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