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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,436.29, 1,286,760.23 and 524,538.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,436.29, 1,286,760.23 and 524,538.45 is: 723,862.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,436.29 : 1,286,760.23 = 524,538.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,436.29/1,286,760.23 = 524,538.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,436.29x = 1,286,760.23 × 524,538.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,436.29x = 674,955,216,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,955,216,565.84/932,436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,862.02

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