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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,338.93, 1,238,297.51 and 534,574.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,338.93, 1,238,297.51 and 534,574.90 is: 737,695.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,338.93 : 1,238,297.51 = 534,574.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,338.93/1,238,297.51 = 534,574.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,338.93x = 1,238,297.51 × 534,574.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,338.93x = 661,962,758,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,962,758,714.14/897,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,695.35

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