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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,158.01, 1,238,174.10 and 548,503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,158.01, 1,238,174.10 and 548,503.02 is: 756,992.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,158.01 : 1,238,174.10 = 548,503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,158.01/1,238,174.10 = 548,503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,158.01x = 1,238,174.10 × 548,503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,158.01x = 679,142,233,135.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,142,233,135.78/897,158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,992.89

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