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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,258.24, 1,238,172.66 and 534,674.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,258.24, 1,238,172.66 and 534,674.03 is: 737,824.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,258.24 : 1,238,172.66 = 534,674.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,258.24/1,238,172.66 = 534,674.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,258.24x = 1,238,172.66 × 534,674.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,258.24x = 662,018,759,767.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,018,759,767.16/897,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,824.11

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