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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,539.11, 1,286,901.98 and 524,641.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,539.11, 1,286,901.98 and 524,641.24 is: 724,003.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,539.11 : 1,286,901.98 = 524,641.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,539.11/1,286,901.98 = 524,641.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,539.11x = 1,286,901.98 × 524,641.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,539.11x = 675,161,844,111.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,161,844,111.15/932,539.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,003.78

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