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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,619.96, 1,238,768.94 and 515,636.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,619.96, 1,238,768.94 and 515,636.92 is: 711,609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,619.96 : 1,238,768.94 = 515,636.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,619.96/1,238,768.94 = 515,636.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,619.96x = 1,238,768.94 × 515,636.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,619.96x = 638,755,000,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,755,000,813.27/897,619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,609.62

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