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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,458.87, 1,286,791.32 and 524,561.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,458.87, 1,286,791.32 and 524,561.01 is: 723,893.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,458.87 : 1,286,791.32 = 524,561.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,458.87/1,286,791.32 = 524,561.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,458.87x = 1,286,791.32 × 524,561.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,458.87x = 675,000,554,478.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,000,554,478.43/932,458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,893.11

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