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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,186.66, 1,237,417.79 and 574,926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,186.66, 1,237,417.79 and 574,926.72 is: 792,950.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,186.66 : 1,237,417.79 = 574,926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,186.66/1,237,417.79 = 574,926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,186.66x = 1,237,417.79 × 574,926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,186.66x = 711,424,548,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,424,548,399.72/897,186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,950.43

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