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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,269.49, 1,238,188.19 and 534,685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,269.49, 1,238,188.19 and 534,685.28 is: 737,839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,269.49 : 1,238,188.19 = 534,685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,269.49/1,238,188.19 = 534,685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,269.49x = 1,238,188.19 × 534,685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,269.49x = 662,040,990,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,040,990,198.48/897,269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,839.63

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