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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,516.36, 1,286,870.58 and 524,618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,516.36, 1,286,870.58 and 524,618.48 is: 723,972.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,516.36 : 1,286,870.58 = 524,618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,516.36/1,286,870.58 = 524,618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,516.36x = 1,286,870.58 × 524,618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,516.36x = 675,116,087,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,116,087,636.32/932,516.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,972.38

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