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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,593.44, 1,238,799.09 and 570,938.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,593.44, 1,238,799.09 and 570,938.26 is: 787,971.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,593.44 : 1,238,799.09 = 570,938.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,593.44/1,238,799.09 = 570,938.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,593.44x = 1,238,799.09 × 570,938.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,593.44x = 707,277,796,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,277,796,934.18/897,593.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,971.22

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