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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,229.70, 1,237,476.92 and 574,969.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,229.70, 1,237,476.92 and 574,969.79 is: 793,009.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,229.70 : 1,237,476.92 = 574,969.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,229.70/1,237,476.92 = 574,969.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,229.70x = 1,237,476.92 × 574,969.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,229.70x = 711,511,835,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,511,835,760.01/897,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,009.68

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