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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,278.20, 1,342,755.66 and 560,477.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,278.20, 1,342,755.66 and 560,477.47 is: 838,741.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,278.20 : 1,342,755.66 = 560,477.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,278.20/1,342,755.66 = 560,477.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,278.20x = 1,342,755.66 × 560,477.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,278.20x = 752,584,295,144.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,584,295,144.98/897,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,741.31

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