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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,326.51, 1,237,610.34 and 575,066.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,326.51, 1,237,610.34 and 575,066.39 is: 793,142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,326.51 : 1,237,610.34 = 575,066.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,326.51/1,237,610.34 = 575,066.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,326.51x = 1,237,610.34 × 575,066.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,326.51x = 711,708,104,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,708,104,262.42/897,326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,142.85

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