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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,280.20, 1,237,546.52 and 575,020.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,280.20, 1,237,546.52 and 575,020.26 is: 793,079.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,280.20 : 1,237,546.52 = 575,020.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,280.20/1,237,546.52 = 575,020.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,280.20x = 1,237,546.52 × 575,020.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,280.20x = 711,614,321,692.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,614,321,692.50/897,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,079.27

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