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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,474.52, 1,286,693.78 and 524,562.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,474.52, 1,286,693.78 and 524,562.57 is: 723,828.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,474.52 : 1,286,693.78 = 524,562.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,474.52/1,286,693.78 = 524,562.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,474.52x = 1,286,693.78 × 524,562.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,474.52x = 674,951,393,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,951,393,417.00/932,474.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,828.24

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