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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,181.95, 1,189,721.68 and 530,985.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,181.95, 1,189,721.68 and 530,985.46 is: 732,704.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,181.95 : 1,189,721.68 = 530,985.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,181.95/1,189,721.68 = 530,985.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,181.95x = 1,189,721.68 × 530,985.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,181.95x = 631,724,913,526.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,724,913,526.77/862,181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,704.87

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