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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,709.69, 1,239,023.76 and 548,909.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,709.69, 1,239,023.76 and 548,909.74 is: 757,608.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,709.69 : 1,239,023.76 = 548,909.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,709.69/1,239,023.76 = 548,909.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,709.69x = 1,239,023.76 × 548,909.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,709.69x = 680,112,209,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,112,209,955.42/897,709.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,608.19

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