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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,659.16, 1,238,929.88 and 535,106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,659.16, 1,238,929.88 and 535,106.13 is: 738,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,659.16 : 1,238,929.88 = 535,106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,659.16/1,238,929.88 = 535,106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,659.16x = 1,238,929.88 × 535,106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,659.16x = 662,958,970,752.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,958,970,752.63/897,659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,541.98

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