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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,754.52, 1,238,900.73 and 575,464.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,754.52, 1,238,900.73 and 575,464.43 is: 794,140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,754.52 : 1,238,900.73 = 575,464.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,754.52/1,238,900.73 = 575,464.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,754.52x = 1,238,900.73 × 575,464.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,754.52x = 712,943,302,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,943,302,416.03/897,754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,140.59

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