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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,310.50, 1,238,244.57 and 534,726.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,310.50, 1,238,244.57 and 534,726.24 is: 737,896.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,310.50 : 1,238,244.57 = 534,726.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,310.50/1,238,244.57 = 534,726.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,310.50x = 1,238,244.57 × 534,726.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,310.50x = 662,121,863,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,121,863,116.52/897,310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,896.04

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