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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,978.71, 1,239,222.11 and 530,467.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,978.71, 1,239,222.11 and 530,467.94 is: 732,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,978.71 : 1,239,222.11 = 530,467.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,978.71/1,239,222.11 = 530,467.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,978.71x = 1,239,222.11 × 530,467.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,978.71x = 657,367,600,339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,367,600,339.87/897,978.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,052.54

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