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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,360.81, 1,342,881.66 and 560,560.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,360.81, 1,342,881.66 and 560,560.08 is: 838,866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,360.81 : 1,342,881.66 = 560,560.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,360.81/1,342,881.66 = 560,560.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,360.81x = 1,342,881.66 × 560,560.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,360.81x = 752,765,850,760.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,765,850,760.13/897,360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,866.42

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