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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,975.88, 1,238,126.70 and 534,513.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,975.88, 1,238,126.70 and 534,513.48 is: 737,807.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,975.88 : 1,238,126.70 = 534,513.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,975.88/1,238,126.70 = 534,513.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,975.88x = 1,238,126.70 × 534,513.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,975.88x = 661,795,411,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,795,411,097.92/896,975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,807.37

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