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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,722.28, 1,238,856.23 and 575,432.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,722.28, 1,238,856.23 and 575,432.14 is: 794,096.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,722.28 : 1,238,856.23 = 575,432.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,722.28/1,238,856.23 = 575,432.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,722.28x = 1,238,856.23 × 575,432.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,722.28x = 712,877,691,581.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,877,691,581.23/897,722.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,096.02

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