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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,042.20, 1,096,563.30 and 530,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,042.20, 1,096,563.30 and 530,421.40 is: 795,632.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,042.20 : 1,096,563.30 = 530,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,042.20/1,096,563.30 = 530,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,042.20x = 1,096,563.30 × 530,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,042.20x = 581,640,640,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,640,640,774.62/731,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,632.10

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