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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,151.40, 1,236,631.26 and 533,601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,151.40, 1,236,631.26 and 533,601.88 is: 736,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,151.40 : 1,236,631.26 = 533,601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,151.40/1,236,631.26 = 533,601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,151.40x = 1,236,631.26 × 533,601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,151.40x = 659,868,765,202.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,868,765,202.77/896,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,336.25

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