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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831,342.88, 1,245,035.09 and 530,892.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831,342.88, 1,245,035.09 and 530,892.82 is: 795,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831,342.88 : 1,245,035.09 = 530,892.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831,342.88/1,245,035.09 = 530,892.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831,342.88x = 1,245,035.09 × 530,892.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831,342.88x = 660,980,187,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,980,187,274.59/831,342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,075.30

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