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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,834.56, 1,230,650.48 and 529,196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,834.56, 1,230,650.48 and 529,196 is: 730,242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,834.56 : 1,230,650.48 = 529,196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,834.56/1,230,650.48 = 529,196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,834.56x = 1,230,650.48 × 529,196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,834.56x = 651,255,311,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,255,311,414.08/891,834.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,242.29

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