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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898,267.38, 1,239,491.34 and 535,733.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898,267.38, 1,239,491.34 and 535,733.79 is: 739,242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898,267.38 : 1,239,491.34 = 535,733.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898,267.38/1,239,491.34 = 535,733.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898,267.38x = 1,239,491.34 × 535,733.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898,267.38x = 664,037,393,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,037,393,250.38/898,267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,242.47

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