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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,233.09, 1,237,481.55 and 574,973.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,233.09, 1,237,481.55 and 574,973.15 is: 793,014.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,233.09 : 1,237,481.55 = 574,973.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,233.09/1,237,481.55 = 574,973.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,233.09x = 1,237,481.55 × 574,973.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,233.09x = 711,518,658,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,518,658,682.98/897,233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,014.29

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