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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,437.60, 1,286,762.04 and 524,539.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,437.60, 1,286,762.04 and 524,539.76 is: 723,863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,437.60 : 1,286,762.04 = 524,539.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,437.60/1,286,762.04 = 524,539.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,437.60x = 1,286,762.04 × 524,539.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,437.60x = 674,957,845,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,957,845,204.90/932,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,863.82

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