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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,800.52, 1,238,964.12 and 575,510.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,800.52, 1,238,964.12 and 575,510.52 is: 794,204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,800.52 : 1,238,964.12 = 575,510.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,800.52/1,238,964.12 = 575,510.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,800.52x = 1,238,964.12 × 575,510.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,800.52x = 713,036,884,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,036,884,962.54/897,800.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,204.13

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