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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,422.70, 1,346,134.05 and 861,993.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,422.70, 1,346,134.05 and 861,993.30 is: 1,292,989.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,422.70 : 1,346,134.05 = 861,993.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,422.70/1,346,134.05 = 861,993.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,422.70x = 1,346,134.05 × 861,993.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,422.70x = 1,160,358,532,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,358,532,001.87/897,422.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,989.95

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