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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,969.52, 1,239,034.77 and 530,506.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,969.52, 1,239,034.77 and 530,506.49 is: 732,002.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,969.52 : 1,239,034.77 = 530,506.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,969.52/1,239,034.77 = 530,506.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,969.52x = 1,239,034.77 × 530,506.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,969.52x = 657,315,986,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,315,986,820.66/897,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,002.56

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