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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,243.93, 1,237,883.96 and 575,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,243.93, 1,237,883.96 and 575,131.64 is: 793,481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,243.93 : 1,237,883.96 = 575,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,243.93/1,237,883.96 = 575,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,243.93x = 1,237,883.96 × 575,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,243.93x = 711,946,232,044.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,946,232,044.49/897,243.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,481.25

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