Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,276.20, 1,237,541 and 575,016.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 897,276.20, 1,237,541 and 575,016.26 is: 793,073.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897,276.20 : 1,237,541 = 575,016.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897,276.20/1,237,541 = 575,016.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897,276.20x = 1,237,541 × 575,016.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897,276.20x = 711,606,197,416.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,606,197,416.66/897,276.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,073.75
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