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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,377.40, 1,344,251.70 and 559,380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,377.40, 1,344,251.70 and 559,380.60 is: 837,939.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,377.40 : 1,344,251.70 = 559,380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,377.40/1,344,251.70 = 559,380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,377.40x = 1,344,251.70 × 559,380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,377.40x = 751,948,322,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,948,322,497.02/897,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,939.89

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