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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,457.87, 1,286,789.94 and 524,560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,457.87, 1,286,789.94 and 524,560.01 is: 723,891.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,457.87 : 1,286,789.94 = 524,560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,457.87/1,286,789.94 = 524,560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,457.87x = 1,286,789.94 × 524,560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,457.87x = 674,998,543,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,998,543,794.30/932,457.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,891.73

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