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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,480.64, 1,286,811 and 524,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,480.64, 1,286,811 and 524,581.20 is: 723,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,480.64 : 1,286,811 = 524,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,480.64/1,286,811 = 524,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,480.64x = 1,286,811 × 524,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,480.64x = 675,036,858,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,036,858,553.20/932,480.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,915.15

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