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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,821.51, 1,236,913.85 and 574,561.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,821.51, 1,236,913.85 and 574,561.59 is: 792,446.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,821.51 : 1,236,913.85 = 574,561.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,821.51/1,236,913.85 = 574,561.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,821.51x = 1,236,913.85 × 574,561.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,821.51x = 710,683,185,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,683,185,476.21/896,821.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,446.64

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