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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,437.29, 1,286,761.61 and 524,539.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,437.29, 1,286,761.61 and 524,539.45 is: 723,863.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,437.29 : 1,286,761.61 = 524,539.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,437.29/1,286,761.61 = 524,539.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,437.29x = 1,286,761.61 × 524,539.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,437.29x = 674,957,227,190.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,957,227,190.52/932,437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,863.40

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