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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,752.52, 1,238,897.97 and 575,462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,752.52, 1,238,897.97 and 575,462.43 is: 794,137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,752.52 : 1,238,897.97 = 575,462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,752.52/1,238,897.97 = 575,462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,752.52x = 1,238,897.97 × 575,462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,752.52x = 712,939,236,338.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,939,236,338.27/897,752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,137.83

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