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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,268.74, 1,238,187.17 and 534,684.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,268.74, 1,238,187.17 and 534,684.53 is: 737,838.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,268.74 : 1,238,187.17 = 534,684.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,268.74/1,238,187.17 = 534,684.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,268.74x = 1,238,187.17 × 534,684.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,268.74x = 662,039,516,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,039,516,179.12/897,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,838.61

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