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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,435.79, 1,286,759.54 and 524,537.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,435.79, 1,286,759.54 and 524,537.94 is: 723,861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,435.79 : 1,286,759.54 = 524,537.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,435.79/1,286,759.54 = 524,537.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,435.79x = 1,286,759.54 × 524,537.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,435.79x = 674,954,198,386.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,954,198,386.95/932,435.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,861.32

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