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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,972.91, 1,238,122.56 and 534,510.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,972.91, 1,238,122.56 and 534,510.45 is: 737,803.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,972.91 : 1,238,122.56 = 534,510.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,972.91/1,238,122.56 = 534,510.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,972.91x = 1,238,122.56 × 534,510.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,972.91x = 661,789,446,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,789,446,700.75/896,972.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,803.16

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