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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,996.32, 1,238,154.88 and 534,533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,996.32, 1,238,154.88 and 534,533.84 is: 737,835.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,996.32 : 1,238,154.88 = 534,533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,996.32/1,238,154.88 = 534,533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,996.32x = 1,238,154.88 × 534,533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,996.32x = 661,835,682,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,835,682,521.14/896,996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,835.45

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