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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,715.32, 1,237,726.62 and 574,894.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,715.32, 1,237,726.62 and 574,894.68 is: 792,637.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,715.32 : 1,237,726.62 = 574,894.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,715.32/1,237,726.62 = 574,894.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,715.32x = 1,237,726.62 × 574,894.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,715.32x = 711,562,449,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,562,449,132.38/897,715.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,637.08

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