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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,236.56, 1,259,086.29 and 530,483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,236.56, 1,259,086.29 and 530,483.56 is: 732,183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,236.56 : 1,259,086.29 = 530,483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,236.56/1,259,086.29 = 530,483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,236.56x = 1,259,086.29 × 530,483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,236.56x = 667,924,577,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,924,577,466.39/912,236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,183.52

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