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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,274.14, 1,342,749.57 and 560,473.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,274.14, 1,342,749.57 and 560,473.41 is: 838,735.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,274.14 : 1,342,749.57 = 560,473.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,274.14/1,342,749.57 = 560,473.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,274.14x = 1,342,749.57 × 560,473.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,274.14x = 752,575,430,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,575,430,273.93/897,274.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,735.23

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