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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,996.82, 1,238,155.57 and 534,534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,996.82, 1,238,155.57 and 534,534.34 is: 737,836.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,996.82 : 1,238,155.57 = 534,534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,996.82/1,238,155.57 = 534,534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,996.82x = 1,238,155.57 × 534,534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,996.82x = 661,836,670,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,836,670,427.27/896,996.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,836.14

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