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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,264.70, 1,237,525.09 and 575,004.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,264.70, 1,237,525.09 and 575,004.76 is: 793,057.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,264.70 : 1,237,525.09 = 575,004.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,264.70/1,237,525.09 = 575,004.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,264.70x = 1,237,525.09 × 575,004.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,264.70x = 711,582,817,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,582,817,369.43/897,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,057.85

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