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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,693.16, 1,238,976.86 and 535,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,693.16, 1,238,976.86 and 535,140.40 is: 738,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,693.16 : 1,238,976.86 = 535,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,693.16/1,238,976.86 = 535,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,693.16x = 1,238,976.86 × 535,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,693.16x = 663,026,572,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,026,572,451.14/897,693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,589.31

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