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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,233.72, 1,344,422.64 and 627,871.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,233.72, 1,344,422.64 and 627,871.86 is: 940,808.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,233.72 : 1,344,422.64 = 627,871.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,233.72/1,344,422.64 = 627,871.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,233.72x = 1,344,422.64 × 627,871.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,233.72x = 844,125,145,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,125,145,172.59/897,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,808.54

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