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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,246.81, 1,237,887.93 and 575,134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,246.81, 1,237,887.93 and 575,134.52 is: 793,485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,246.81 : 1,237,887.93 = 575,134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,246.81/1,237,887.93 = 575,134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,246.81x = 1,237,887.93 × 575,134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,246.81x = 711,952,071,369.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,952,071,369.23/897,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,485.21

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