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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,731.32, 1,233,211.50 and 531,020.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,731.32, 1,233,211.50 and 531,020.88 is: 732,726.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,731.32 : 1,233,211.50 = 531,020.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,731.32/1,233,211.50 = 531,020.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,731.32x = 1,233,211.50 × 531,020.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,731.32x = 654,861,055,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,861,055,956.12/893,731.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,726.99

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