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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,256.26, 1,294,913.55 and 524,816.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,256.26, 1,294,913.55 and 524,816.01 is: 724,313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,256.26 : 1,294,913.55 = 524,816.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,256.26/1,294,913.55 = 524,816.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,256.26x = 1,294,913.55 × 524,816.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,256.26x = 679,591,369,429.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,591,369,429.92/938,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,313.17

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