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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,615.60, 1,917,232.20 and 530,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,615.60, 1,917,232.20 and 530,737.20 is: 795,818.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,615.60 : 1,917,232.20 = 530,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,615.60/1,917,232.20 = 530,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,615.60x = 1,917,232.20 × 530,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,615.60x = 1,017,546,449,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,546,449,577.84/1,278,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,818.89

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