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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,278.64, 1,342,756.32 and 560,477.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,278.64, 1,342,756.32 and 560,477.91 is: 838,741.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,278.64 : 1,342,756.32 = 560,477.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,278.64/1,342,756.32 = 560,477.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,278.64x = 1,342,756.32 × 560,477.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,278.64x = 752,585,255,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,585,255,872.89/897,278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,741.97

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