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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,265.70, 1,237,526.47 and 575,005.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,265.70, 1,237,526.47 and 575,005.76 is: 793,059.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,265.70 : 1,237,526.47 = 575,005.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,265.70/1,237,526.47 = 575,005.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,265.70x = 1,237,526.47 × 575,005.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,265.70x = 711,584,848,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,584,848,402.47/897,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,059.23

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