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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,247.88, 1,239,464.43 and 535,714.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,247.88, 1,239,464.43 and 535,714.29 is: 739,215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,247.88 : 1,239,464.43 = 535,714.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,247.88/1,239,464.43 = 535,714.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,247.88x = 1,239,464.43 × 535,714.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,247.88x = 663,998,807,097.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,998,807,097.71/898,247.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,215.56

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