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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,986.44, 1,238,141.16 and 534,524.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,986.44, 1,238,141.16 and 534,524.04 is: 737,821.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,986.44 : 1,238,141.16 = 534,524.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,986.44/1,238,141.16 = 534,524.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,986.44x = 1,238,141.16 × 534,524.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,986.44x = 661,816,214,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,816,214,933.49/896,986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,821.87

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