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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231,992, 1,848,725.28 and 531,576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231,992, 1,848,725.28 and 531,576 is: 797,682.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231,992 : 1,848,725.28 = 531,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231,992/1,848,725.28 = 531,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231,992x = 1,848,725.28 × 531,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231,992x = 982,737,989,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,737,989,441.28/1,231,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,682.12

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