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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,724.72, 1,287,132.12 and 524,849.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,724.72, 1,287,132.12 and 524,849.22 is: 724,276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,724.72 : 1,287,132.12 = 524,849.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,724.72/1,287,132.12 = 524,849.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,724.72x = 1,287,132.12 × 524,849.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,724.72x = 675,550,289,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,550,289,218.95/932,724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,276.17

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