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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,269.36, 1,238,188.04 and 534,685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,269.36, 1,238,188.04 and 534,685.16 is: 737,839.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,269.36 : 1,238,188.04 = 534,685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,269.36/1,238,188.04 = 534,685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,269.36x = 1,238,188.04 × 534,685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,269.36x = 662,040,770,277.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,040,770,277.49/897,269.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,839.49

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