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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,036, 1,848,791.28 and 531,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,036, 1,848,791.28 and 531,620 is: 797,748.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,036 : 1,848,791.28 = 531,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,036/1,848,791.28 = 531,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,036x = 1,848,791.28 × 531,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,036x = 982,854,420,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,854,420,273.60/1,232,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,748.13

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