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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937,898.62, 1,294,239.98 and 524,469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937,898.62, 1,294,239.98 and 524,469.45 is: 723,734.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937,898.62 : 1,294,239.98 = 524,469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937,898.62/1,294,239.98 = 524,469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937,898.62x = 1,294,239.98 × 524,469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937,898.62x = 678,789,332,830.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,789,332,830.60/937,898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,734.23

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