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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,158.03, 1,238,174.09 and 548,503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,158.03, 1,238,174.09 and 548,503.01 is: 756,992.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,158.03 : 1,238,174.09 = 548,503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,158.03/1,238,174.09 = 548,503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,158.03x = 1,238,174.09 × 548,503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,158.03x = 679,142,210,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,142,210,449.40/897,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,992.85

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