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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,089.96, 1,171,257.54 and 530,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849,089.96, 1,171,257.54 and 530,585 is: 731,903.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849,089.96 : 1,171,257.54 = 530,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849,089.96/1,171,257.54 = 530,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849,089.96x = 1,171,257.54 × 530,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849,089.96x = 621,451,681,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,451,681,860.90/849,089.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,903.23

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