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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,227.45, 1,237,473.81 and 574,967.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,227.45, 1,237,473.81 and 574,967.53 is: 793,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,227.45 : 1,237,473.81 = 574,967.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,227.45/1,237,473.81 = 574,967.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,227.45x = 1,237,473.81 × 574,967.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,227.45x = 711,507,261,522.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,507,261,522.23/897,227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,006.57

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