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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,037, 1,848,792.78 and 531,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,037, 1,848,792.78 and 531,621 is: 797,749.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,037 : 1,848,792.78 = 531,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,037/1,848,792.78 = 531,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,037x = 1,848,792.78 × 531,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,037x = 982,857,066,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,857,066,496.38/1,232,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,749.63

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