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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,837.06, 1,237,684.35 and 514,888.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,837.06, 1,237,684.35 and 514,888.45 is: 710,574.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,837.06 : 1,237,684.35 = 514,888.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,837.06/1,237,684.35 = 514,888.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,837.06x = 1,237,684.35 × 514,888.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,837.06x = 637,269,375,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,269,375,397.38/896,837.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,574.31

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