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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,734.28, 1,200,364.50 and 530,399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,734.28, 1,200,364.50 and 530,399.36 is: 732,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,734.28 : 1,200,364.50 = 530,399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,734.28/1,200,364.50 = 530,399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,734.28x = 1,200,364.50 × 530,399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,734.28x = 636,672,562,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,672,562,566.72/869,734.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,031.12

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