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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,276.20 : 1,237,541 = 575,016.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,276.20/1,237,541 = 575,016.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,276.20x = 1,237,541 × 575,016.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,276.20x = 711,606,197,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,606,197,416.66/897,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,073.75

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