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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,247.30, 1,237,501.22 and 574,987.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,247.30, 1,237,501.22 and 574,987.38 is: 793,033.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,247.30 : 1,237,501.22 = 574,987.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,247.30/1,237,501.22 = 574,987.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,247.30x = 1,237,501.22 × 574,987.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,247.30x = 711,547,584,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,547,584,234.60/897,247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,033.97

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