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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,978.78, 1,238,130.66 and 534,516.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,978.78, 1,238,130.66 and 534,516.33 is: 737,811.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,978.78 : 1,238,130.66 = 534,516.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,978.78/1,238,130.66 = 534,516.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,978.78x = 1,238,130.66 × 534,516.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,978.78x = 661,801,056,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,801,056,443.68/896,978.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,811.27

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