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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,274.20, 1,237,538.25 and 575,014.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,274.20, 1,237,538.25 and 575,014.26 is: 793,070.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,274.20 : 1,237,538.25 = 575,014.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,274.20/1,237,538.25 = 575,014.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,274.20x = 1,237,538.25 × 575,014.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,274.20x = 711,602,141,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,602,141,045.45/897,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,070.99

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