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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,209.66, 1,237,449.59 and 574,949.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,209.66, 1,237,449.59 and 574,949.75 is: 792,982.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,209.66 : 1,237,449.59 = 574,949.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,209.66/1,237,449.59 = 574,949.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,209.66x = 1,237,449.59 × 574,949.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,209.66x = 711,471,325,502.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,471,325,502.17/897,209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,982.24

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