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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,260.95, 1,237,519.92 and 575,001.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,260.95, 1,237,519.92 and 575,001.01 is: 793,052.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,260.95 : 1,237,519.92 = 575,001.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,260.95/1,237,519.92 = 575,001.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,260.95x = 1,237,519.92 × 575,001.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,260.95x = 711,575,203,895.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,575,203,895.12/897,260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,052.68

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