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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,214.62, 1,236,387.57 and 533,435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,214.62, 1,236,387.57 and 533,435.06 is: 735,909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,214.62 : 1,236,387.57 = 533,435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,214.62/1,236,387.57 = 533,435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,214.62x = 1,236,387.57 × 533,435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,214.62x = 659,532,477,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,532,477,586.20/896,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,909.08

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