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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,696, 1,234,273.64 and 531,914.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,696, 1,234,273.64 and 531,914.01 is: 733,799.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,696 : 1,234,273.64 = 531,914.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,696/1,234,273.64 = 531,914.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,696x = 1,234,273.64 × 531,914.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,696x = 656,527,441,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,527,441,289.70/894,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,799.46

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