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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,286.28, 1,236,817.38 and 533,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,286.28, 1,236,817.38 and 533,737 is: 736,522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,286.28 : 1,236,817.38 = 533,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,286.28/1,236,817.38 = 533,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,286.28x = 1,236,817.38 × 533,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,286.28x = 660,135,197,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,135,197,949.06/896,286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,522.71

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