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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,993.44, 1,238,150.84 and 534,531.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,993.44, 1,238,150.84 and 534,531.04 is: 737,831.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,993.44 : 1,238,150.84 = 534,531.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,993.44/1,238,150.84 = 534,531.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,993.44x = 1,238,150.84 × 534,531.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,993.44x = 661,830,056,182.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,830,056,182.07/896,993.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,831.55

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