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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,243.40, 1,236,758.22 and 533,693.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,243.40, 1,236,758.22 and 533,693.88 is: 736,463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,243.40 : 1,236,758.22 = 533,693.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,243.40/1,236,758.22 = 533,693.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,243.40x = 1,236,758.22 × 533,693.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,243.40x = 660,050,293,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,050,293,053.69/896,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,463.21

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