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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,211.26, 1,238,009.49 and 534,626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,211.26, 1,238,009.49 and 534,626.10 is: 737,699.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,211.26 : 1,238,009.49 = 534,626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,211.26/1,238,009.49 = 534,626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,211.26x = 1,238,009.49 × 534,626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,211.26x = 661,872,185,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,872,185,401.69/897,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,699.37

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