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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,721.32, 1,237,734.90 and 574,900.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,721.32, 1,237,734.90 and 574,900.68 is: 792,645.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,721.32 : 1,237,734.90 = 574,900.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,721.32/1,237,734.90 = 574,900.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,721.32x = 1,237,734.90 × 574,900.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,721.32x = 711,574,635,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,574,635,669.73/897,721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,645.36

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