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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,277.36, 1,230,120 and 528,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,277.36, 1,230,120 and 528,901.04 is: 729,976.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,277.36 : 1,230,120 = 528,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,277.36/1,230,120 = 528,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,277.36x = 1,230,120 × 528,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,277.36x = 650,611,747,324.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,611,747,324.80/891,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,976.75

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