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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,774.90, 1,238,759.64 and 535,232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,774.90, 1,238,759.64 and 535,232.22 is: 738,519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,774.90 : 1,238,759.64 = 535,232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,774.90/1,238,759.64 = 535,232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,774.90x = 1,238,759.64 × 535,232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,774.90x = 663,024,072,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,024,072,163.60/897,774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,519.28

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