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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,244.90, 1,236,760.29 and 533,695.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,244.90, 1,236,760.29 and 533,695.38 is: 736,465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,244.90 : 1,236,760.29 = 533,695.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,244.90/1,236,760.29 = 533,695.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,244.90x = 1,236,760.29 × 533,695.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,244.90x = 660,053,252,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,053,252,940.46/896,244.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,465.28

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