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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,275.45, 1,342,751.55 and 560,474.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,275.45, 1,342,751.55 and 560,474.72 is: 838,737.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,275.45 : 1,342,751.55 = 560,474.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,275.45/1,342,751.55 = 560,474.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,275.45x = 1,342,751.55 × 560,474.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,275.45x = 752,578,295,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,578,295,235.60/897,275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,737.19

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