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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,272.13, 1,230,112.78 and 528,895.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,272.13, 1,230,112.78 and 528,895.79 is: 729,969.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,272.13 : 1,230,112.78 = 528,895.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,272.13/1,230,112.78 = 528,895.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,272.13x = 1,230,112.78 × 528,895.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,272.13x = 650,601,474,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,601,474,626.70/891,272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,969.51

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