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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,333, 1,238,275.80 and 534,748.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,333, 1,238,275.80 and 534,748.56 is: 737,926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,333 : 1,238,275.80 = 534,748.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,333/1,238,275.80 = 534,748.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,333x = 1,238,275.80 × 534,748.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,333x = 662,166,200,932.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,166,200,932.85/897,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,926.95

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