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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,894.66, 1,237,744.32 and 534,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,894.66, 1,237,744.32 and 534,269 is: 737,308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,894.66 : 1,237,744.32 = 534,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,894.66/1,237,744.32 = 534,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,894.66x = 1,237,744.32 × 534,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,894.66x = 661,288,420,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,288,420,102.08/896,894.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,308.91

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