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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,513.62, 1,238,457.60 and 548,829.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,513.62, 1,238,457.60 and 548,829.27 is: 757,316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,513.62 : 1,238,457.60 = 548,829.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,513.62/1,238,457.60 = 548,829.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,513.62x = 1,238,457.60 × 548,829.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,513.62x = 679,701,780,533.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,701,780,533.95/897,513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,316.40

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