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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,351.68, 1,286,280.88 and 524,359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,351.68, 1,286,280.88 and 524,359.92 is: 723,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,351.68 : 1,286,280.88 = 524,359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,351.68/1,286,280.88 = 524,359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,351.68x = 1,286,280.88 × 524,359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,351.68x = 674,474,139,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,474,139,334.33/932,351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,411.73

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