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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,449.61, 1,286,778.58 and 524,551.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,449.61, 1,286,778.58 and 524,551.74 is: 723,880.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,449.61 : 1,286,778.58 = 524,551.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,449.61/1,286,778.58 = 524,551.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,449.61x = 1,286,778.58 × 524,551.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,449.61x = 674,981,941,822.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,981,941,822.35/932,449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,880.34

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