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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,248.43, 1,237,890.17 and 575,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,248.43, 1,237,890.17 and 575,136.14 is: 793,487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,248.43 : 1,237,890.17 = 575,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,248.43/1,237,890.17 = 575,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,248.43x = 1,237,890.17 × 575,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,248.43x = 711,955,374,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,955,374,117.74/897,248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,487.46

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