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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,211.48, 1,236,206.79 and 533,364.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,211.48, 1,236,206.79 and 533,364.42 is: 735,706.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,211.48 : 1,236,206.79 = 533,364.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,211.48/1,236,206.79 = 533,364.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,211.48x = 1,236,206.79 × 533,364.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,211.48x = 659,348,717,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,348,717,548.41/896,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,706.62

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