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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,020, 1,848,767.28 and 531,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,020, 1,848,767.28 and 531,604 is: 797,724.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,020 : 1,848,767.28 = 531,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,020/1,848,767.28 = 531,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,020x = 1,848,767.28 × 531,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,020x = 982,812,081,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,812,081,117.12/1,232,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,724.13

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