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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,114.72, 1,344,148.78 and 541,381.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,114.72, 1,344,148.78 and 541,381.26 is: 811,152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,114.72 : 1,344,148.78 = 541,381.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,114.72/1,344,148.78 = 541,381.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,114.72x = 1,344,148.78 × 541,381.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,114.72x = 727,696,960,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,696,960,143.86/897,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811,152.63

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