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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,246.93, 1,237,888.10 and 575,134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,246.93, 1,237,888.10 and 575,134.64 is: 793,485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,246.93 : 1,237,888.10 = 575,134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,246.93/1,237,888.10 = 575,134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,246.93x = 1,237,888.10 × 575,134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,246.93x = 711,952,326,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,952,326,753.78/897,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,485.39

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