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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,453.12, 1,286,783.40 and 524,555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,453.12, 1,286,783.40 and 524,555.24 is: 723,885.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,453.12 : 1,286,783.40 = 524,555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,453.12/1,286,783.40 = 524,555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,453.12x = 1,286,783.40 × 524,555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,453.12x = 674,988,975,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,988,975,215.02/932,453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,885.16

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