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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,981.28, 1,239,225.64 and 530,470.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,981.28, 1,239,225.64 and 530,470.51 is: 732,056.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,981.28 : 1,239,225.64 = 530,470.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,981.28/1,239,225.64 = 530,470.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,981.28x = 1,239,225.64 × 530,470.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,981.28x = 657,372,657,255.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,372,657,255.88/897,981.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,056.08

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