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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,255.88, 1,294,913.04 and 524,815.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,255.88, 1,294,913.04 and 524,815.64 is: 724,312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,255.88 : 1,294,913.04 = 524,815.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,255.88/1,294,913.04 = 524,815.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,255.88x = 1,294,913.04 × 524,815.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,255.88x = 679,590,612,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,590,612,245.25/938,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,312.66

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