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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,769.90, 1,238,752.74 and 535,227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,769.90, 1,238,752.74 and 535,227.22 is: 738,512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,769.90 : 1,238,752.74 = 535,227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,769.90/1,238,752.74 = 535,227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,769.90x = 1,238,752.74 × 535,227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,769.90x = 663,014,185,297.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,014,185,297.58/897,769.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,512.38

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