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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911,023.77, 1,257,366.63 and 529,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911,023.77, 1,257,366.63 and 529,272 is: 730,484.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911,023.77 : 1,257,366.63 = 529,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911,023.77/1,257,366.63 = 529,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911,023.77x = 1,257,366.63 × 529,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911,023.77x = 665,488,950,993.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,488,950,993.36/911,023.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,484.73

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