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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,892.66, 1,237,741.56 and 534,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,892.66, 1,237,741.56 and 534,267 is: 737,306.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,892.66 : 1,237,741.56 = 534,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,892.66/1,237,741.56 = 534,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,892.66x = 1,237,741.56 × 534,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,892.66x = 661,284,470,036.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,284,470,036.52/896,892.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,306.15

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