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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,364.82, 1,342,887.66 and 560,564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,364.82, 1,342,887.66 and 560,564.08 is: 838,872.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,364.82 : 1,342,887.66 = 560,564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,364.82/1,342,887.66 = 560,564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,364.82x = 1,342,887.66 × 560,564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,364.82x = 752,774,585,671.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,774,585,671.25/897,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,872.41

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