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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,423.70, 1,346,135.55 and 861,994.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,423.70, 1,346,135.55 and 861,994.30 is: 1,292,991.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,423.70 : 1,346,135.55 = 861,994.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,423.70/1,346,135.55 = 861,994.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,423.70x = 1,346,135.55 × 861,994.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,423.70x = 1,160,361,171,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,361,171,127.37/897,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292,991.45

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