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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,269.09, 1,238,009.84 and 529,754.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,269.09, 1,238,009.84 and 529,754.81 is: 730,930.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,269.09 : 1,238,009.84 = 529,754.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,269.09/1,238,009.84 = 529,754.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,269.09x = 1,238,009.84 × 529,754.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,269.09x = 655,841,667,567.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,841,667,567.33/897,269.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,930.86

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