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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,756.52, 1,238,903.48 and 575,466.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,756.52, 1,238,903.48 and 575,466.44 is: 794,143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,756.52 : 1,238,903.48 = 575,466.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,756.52/1,238,903.48 = 575,466.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,756.52x = 1,238,903.48 × 575,466.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,756.52x = 712,947,375,139.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,947,375,139.21/897,756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,143.36

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