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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,340.01, 1,237,628.97 and 575,079.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,340.01, 1,237,628.97 and 575,079.89 is: 793,161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,340.01 : 1,237,628.97 = 575,079.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,340.01/1,237,628.97 = 575,079.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,340.01x = 1,237,628.97 × 575,079.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,340.01x = 711,735,525,740.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,735,525,740.27/897,340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,161.48

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