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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,253.74, 1,238,166.47 and 534,669.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,253.74, 1,238,166.47 and 534,669.53 is: 737,817.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,253.74 : 1,238,166.47 = 534,669.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,253.74/1,238,166.47 = 534,669.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,253.74x = 1,238,166.47 × 534,669.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,253.74x = 662,009,879,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,009,879,722.50/897,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,817.91

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