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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,159.53, 1,238,176.16 and 548,504.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,159.53, 1,238,176.16 and 548,504.51 is: 756,994.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,159.53 : 1,238,176.16 = 548,504.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,159.53/1,238,176.16 = 548,504.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,159.53x = 1,238,176.16 × 548,504.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,159.53x = 679,145,199,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,145,199,001.08/897,159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,994.92

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