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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,971.41, 1,238,120.49 and 534,508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,971.41, 1,238,120.49 and 534,508.96 is: 737,801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,971.41 : 1,238,120.49 = 534,508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,971.41/1,238,120.49 = 534,508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,971.41x = 1,238,120.49 × 534,508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,971.41x = 661,786,495,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,786,495,464.59/896,971.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,801.10

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