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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,382.70, 1,286,801.94 and 524,501.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,382.70, 1,286,801.94 and 524,501.73 is: 723,876.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,382.70 : 1,286,801.94 = 524,501.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,382.70/1,286,801.94 = 524,501.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,382.70x = 1,286,801.94 × 524,501.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,382.70x = 674,929,845,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,929,845,664.24/932,382.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,876.42

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