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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,979.29, 1,238,131.35 and 534,516.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,979.29, 1,238,131.35 and 534,516.84 is: 737,811.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,979.29 : 1,238,131.35 = 534,516.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,979.29/1,238,131.35 = 534,516.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,979.29x = 1,238,131.35 × 534,516.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,979.29x = 661,802,056,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,802,056,706.93/896,979.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,811.97

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