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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,167.20, 1,344,195.60 and 581,461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,167.20, 1,344,195.60 and 581,461.60 is: 871,184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,167.20 : 1,344,195.60 = 581,461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,167.20/1,344,195.60 = 581,461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,167.20x = 1,344,195.60 × 581,461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,167.20x = 781,598,124,288.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,598,124,288.96/897,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,184.46

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