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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,747, 1,346,618.88 and 523,507.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,747, 1,346,618.88 and 523,507.56 is: 785,260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,747 : 1,346,618.88 = 523,507.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,747/1,346,618.88 = 523,507.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,747x = 1,346,618.88 × 523,507.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,747x = 704,965,164,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,965,164,118.73/897,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785,260.40

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