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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,751.58, 1,238,033 and 604,062.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,751.58, 1,238,033 and 604,062.98 is: 833,025.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,751.58 : 1,238,033 = 604,062.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,751.58/1,238,033 = 604,062.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,751.58x = 1,238,033 × 604,062.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,751.58x = 747,849,903,318.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,849,903,318.34/897,751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,025.44

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