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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,277.20, 1,342,754.16 and 560,476.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,277.20, 1,342,754.16 and 560,476.47 is: 838,739.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,277.20 : 1,342,754.16 = 560,476.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,277.20/1,342,754.16 = 560,476.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,277.20x = 1,342,754.16 × 560,476.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,277.20x = 752,582,111,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,582,111,674.62/897,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,739.81

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