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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,732.34, 1,109,206.08 and 531,327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,732.34, 1,109,206.08 and 531,327.84 is: 733,269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,732.34 : 1,109,206.08 = 531,327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,732.34/1,109,206.08 = 531,327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,732.34x = 1,109,206.08 × 531,327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,732.34x = 589,352,070,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,352,070,601.27/803,732.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,269.08

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