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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,287.82, 1,238,448.82 and 515,525.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,287.82, 1,238,448.82 and 515,525.10 is: 711,534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,287.82 : 1,238,448.82 = 515,525.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,287.82/1,238,448.82 = 515,525.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,287.82x = 1,238,448.82 × 515,525.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,287.82x = 638,451,451,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,451,451,775.38/897,287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,534.74

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