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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,307.68, 1,238,254.38 and 534,543.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,307.68, 1,238,254.38 and 534,543.66 is: 737,652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,307.68 : 1,238,254.38 = 534,543.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,307.68/1,238,254.38 = 534,543.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,307.68x = 1,238,254.38 × 534,543.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,307.68x = 661,901,028,296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,901,028,296.23/897,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,652.25

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