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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,242.40, 1,238,609.14 and 553,139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,242.40, 1,238,609.14 and 553,139.82 is: 763,588.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,242.40 : 1,238,609.14 = 553,139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,242.40/1,238,609.14 = 553,139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,242.40x = 1,238,609.14 × 553,139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,242.40x = 685,124,035,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,124,035,367.11/897,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,588.56

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