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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,001.33, 1,237,886.74 and 548,198.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,001.33, 1,237,886.74 and 548,198.21 is: 756,528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,001.33 : 1,237,886.74 = 548,198.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,001.33/1,237,886.74 = 548,198.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,001.33x = 1,237,886.74 × 548,198.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,001.33x = 678,607,295,050.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,607,295,050.74/897,001.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,528.75

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