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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,274.92, 1,238,373.72 and 575,348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,274.92, 1,238,373.72 and 575,348.52 is: 794,067.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,274.92 : 1,238,373.72 = 575,348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,274.92/1,238,373.72 = 575,348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,274.92x = 1,238,373.72 × 575,348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,274.92x = 712,496,487,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,496,487,008.89/897,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,067.09

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