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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,964.74, 1,239,349.41 and 535,410.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,964.74, 1,239,349.41 and 535,410.90 is: 738,961.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,964.74 : 1,239,349.41 = 535,410.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,964.74/1,239,349.41 = 535,410.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,964.74x = 1,239,349.41 × 535,410.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,964.74x = 663,561,183,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,561,183,022.57/897,964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,961.29

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