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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,257.32, 1,238,289.54 and 515,357.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,257.32, 1,238,289.54 and 515,357.80 is: 711,236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,257.32 : 1,238,289.54 = 515,357.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,257.32/1,238,289.54 = 515,357.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,257.32x = 1,238,289.54 × 515,357.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,257.32x = 638,162,173,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,162,173,097.41/897,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,236.52

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