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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,983.84, 1,237,783.44 and 514,974.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,983.84, 1,237,783.44 and 514,974.88 is: 710,634.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,983.84 : 1,237,783.44 = 514,974.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,983.84/1,237,783.44 = 514,974.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,983.84x = 1,237,783.44 × 514,974.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,983.84x = 637,427,378,479.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,427,378,479.99/896,983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,634.18

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