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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,259.95, 1,237,518.54 and 575,000.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,259.95, 1,237,518.54 and 575,000.01 is: 793,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,259.95 : 1,237,518.54 = 575,000.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,259.95/1,237,518.54 = 575,000.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,259.95x = 1,237,518.54 × 575,000.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,259.95x = 711,573,172,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,573,172,875.19/897,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,051.30

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