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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,217.26, 1,238,017.77 and 534,632.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,217.26, 1,238,017.77 and 534,632.10 is: 737,707.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,217.26 : 1,238,017.77 = 534,632.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,217.26/1,238,017.77 = 534,632.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,217.26x = 1,238,017.77 × 534,632.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,217.26x = 661,884,040,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,884,040,212.42/897,217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,707.65

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