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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932,851.47, 1,287,359.88 and 524,967.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932,851.47, 1,287,359.88 and 524,967.87 is: 724,469.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932,851.47 : 1,287,359.88 = 524,967.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932,851.47/1,287,359.88 = 524,967.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932,851.47x = 1,287,359.88 × 524,967.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932,851.47x = 675,822,574,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,822,574,127.06/932,851.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,469.65

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