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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,373.95, 1,238,154.44 and 548,425.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,373.95, 1,238,154.44 and 548,425.35 is: 756,691.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,373.95 : 1,238,154.44 = 548,425.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,373.95/1,238,154.44 = 548,425.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,373.95x = 1,238,154.44 × 548,425.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,373.95x = 679,035,279,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,035,279,368.93/897,373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,691.54

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