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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,592.44, 1,238,797.71 and 570,937.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,592.44, 1,238,797.71 and 570,937.26 is: 787,969.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,592.44 : 1,238,797.71 = 570,937.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,592.44/1,238,797.71 = 570,937.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,592.44x = 1,238,797.71 × 570,937.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,592.44x = 707,275,770,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,275,770,241.68/897,592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,969.84

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