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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,265.37, 1,238,182.51 and 534,681.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,265.37, 1,238,182.51 and 534,681.15 is: 737,833.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,265.37 : 1,238,182.51 = 534,681.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,265.37/1,238,182.51 = 534,681.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,265.37x = 1,238,182.51 × 534,681.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,265.37x = 662,032,848,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,032,848,356.69/897,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,833.95

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