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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,730.74, 1,237,747.83 and 574,910.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,730.74, 1,237,747.83 and 574,910.10 is: 792,658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,730.74 : 1,237,747.83 = 574,910.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,730.74/1,237,747.83 = 574,910.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,730.74x = 1,237,747.83 × 574,910.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,730.74x = 711,593,728,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,593,728,720.08/897,730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,658.31

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