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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,531.51, 1,231,520.27 and 530,069.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,531.51, 1,231,520.27 and 530,069.06 is: 731,392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,531.51 : 1,231,520.27 = 530,069.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,531.51/1,231,520.27 = 530,069.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,531.51x = 1,231,520.27 × 530,069.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,531.51x = 652,790,792,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,790,792,318.30/892,531.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,392.43

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