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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,588.34, 1,238,502.45 and 535,046.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,588.34, 1,238,502.45 and 535,046.01 is: 738,262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,588.34 : 1,238,502.45 = 535,046.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,588.34/1,238,502.45 = 535,046.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,588.34x = 1,238,502.45 × 535,046.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,588.34x = 662,655,791,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,655,791,609.76/897,588.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,262.48

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