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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,124.32, 1,343,500.47 and 593,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,124.32, 1,343,500.47 and 593,333.40 is: 888,554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,124.32 : 1,343,500.47 = 593,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,124.32/1,343,500.47 = 593,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,124.32x = 1,343,500.47 × 593,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,124.32x = 797,143,701,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,143,701,766.70/897,124.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888,554.33

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