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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,339.18, 1,238,297.85 and 534,575.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,339.18, 1,238,297.85 and 534,575.15 is: 737,695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,339.18 : 1,238,297.85 = 534,575.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,339.18/1,238,297.85 = 534,575.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,339.18x = 1,238,297.85 × 534,575.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,339.18x = 661,963,252,716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,963,252,716.94/897,339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,695.70

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