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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,641.19, 1,238,853.74 and 655,802.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,641.19, 1,238,853.74 and 655,802.73 is: 905,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,641.19 : 1,238,853.74 = 655,802.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,641.19/1,238,853.74 = 655,802.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,641.19x = 1,238,853.74 × 655,802.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,641.19x = 812,443,661,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,443,661,483.70/897,641.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,087.32

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