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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,353.74, 1,236,424.23 and 533,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,353.74, 1,236,424.23 and 533,535.30 is: 735,954.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,353.74 : 1,236,424.23 = 533,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,353.74/1,236,424.23 = 533,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,353.74x = 1,236,424.23 × 533,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,353.74x = 659,675,972,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,675,972,480.32/896,353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,954.95

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