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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,974.41, 1,238,124.63 and 534,511.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,974.41, 1,238,124.63 and 534,511.95 is: 737,805.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,974.41 : 1,238,124.63 = 534,511.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,974.41/1,238,124.63 = 534,511.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,974.41x = 1,238,124.63 × 534,511.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,974.41x = 661,792,410,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,792,410,324.33/896,974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,805.23

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