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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,997.32, 1,238,156.26 and 534,534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,997.32, 1,238,156.26 and 534,534.84 is: 737,836.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,997.32 : 1,238,156.26 = 534,534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,997.32/1,238,156.26 = 534,534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,997.32x = 1,238,156.26 × 534,534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,997.32x = 661,837,658,334.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,837,658,334.10/896,997.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,836.83

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