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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,247.81, 1,237,889.31 and 575,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,247.81, 1,237,889.31 and 575,135.52 is: 793,486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,247.81 : 1,237,889.31 = 575,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,247.81/1,237,889.31 = 575,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,247.81x = 1,237,889.31 × 575,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,247.81x = 711,954,102,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,954,102,944.17/897,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,486.59

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