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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,254.12, 1,238,166.99 and 534,669.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,254.12, 1,238,166.99 and 534,669.90 is: 737,818.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,254.12 : 1,238,166.99 = 534,669.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,254.12/1,238,166.99 = 534,669.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,254.12x = 1,238,166.99 × 534,669.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,254.12x = 662,010,620,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,010,620,726.60/897,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,818.43

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