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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,529.92, 1,286,838.50 and 524,648.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,529.92, 1,286,838.50 and 524,648.95 is: 723,985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,529.92 : 1,286,838.50 = 524,648.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,529.92/1,286,838.50 = 524,648.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,529.92x = 1,286,838.50 × 524,648.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,529.92x = 675,138,462,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,138,462,004.23/932,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,985.85

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