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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,976.34, 1,238,127.30 and 534,513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,976.34, 1,238,127.30 and 534,513.90 is: 737,807.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,976.34 : 1,238,127.30 = 534,513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,976.34/1,238,127.30 = 534,513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,976.34x = 1,238,127.30 × 534,513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,976.34x = 661,796,251,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,796,251,819.47/896,976.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,807.92

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