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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,166.20, 1,344,194.10 and 581,460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,166.20, 1,344,194.10 and 581,460.60 is: 871,182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,166.20 : 1,344,194.10 = 581,460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,166.20/1,344,194.10 = 581,460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,166.20x = 1,344,194.10 × 581,460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,166.20x = 781,595,907,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,595,907,902.46/897,166.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,182.96

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