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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,734.53, 1,200,364.86 and 530,399.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,734.53, 1,200,364.86 and 530,399.61 is: 732,031.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,734.53 : 1,200,364.86 = 530,399.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,734.53/1,200,364.86 = 530,399.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,734.53x = 1,200,364.86 × 530,399.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,734.53x = 636,673,053,601.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,673,053,601.71/869,734.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,031.48

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