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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,979.84, 1,239,223.66 and 530,469.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,979.84, 1,239,223.66 and 530,469.07 is: 732,054.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,979.84 : 1,239,223.66 = 530,469.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,979.84/1,239,223.66 = 530,469.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,979.84x = 1,239,223.66 × 530,469.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,979.84x = 657,369,818,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,369,818,017.96/897,979.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,054.10

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