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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,236.41, 1,344,426.67 and 627,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,236.41, 1,344,426.67 and 627,874.56 is: 940,812.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,236.41 : 1,344,426.67 = 627,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,236.41/1,344,426.67 = 627,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,236.41x = 1,344,426.67 × 627,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,236.41x = 844,131,303,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,131,303,878.52/897,236.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,812.58

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