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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,427.91, 1,240,063.29 and 682,194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,427.91, 1,240,063.29 and 682,194.30 is: 942,654.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,427.91 : 1,240,063.29 = 682,194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,427.91/1,240,063.29 = 682,194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,427.91x = 1,240,063.29 × 682,194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,427.91x = 845,964,108,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,964,108,077.25/897,427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942,654.11

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