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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,279.20, 1,237,545.14 and 575,019.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,279.20, 1,237,545.14 and 575,019.26 is: 793,077.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,279.20 : 1,237,545.14 = 575,019.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,279.20/1,237,545.14 = 575,019.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,279.20x = 1,237,545.14 × 575,019.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,279.20x = 711,612,290,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,612,290,619.40/897,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,077.89

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