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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,250.74, 1,334,816.69 and 535,480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,250.74, 1,334,816.69 and 535,480.52 is: 801,983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,250.74 : 1,334,816.69 = 535,480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,250.74/1,334,816.69 = 535,480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,250.74x = 1,334,816.69 × 535,480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,250.74x = 714,768,325,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,768,325,914.39/891,250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,983.43

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