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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,869.30, 1,348,359.15 and 477,965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,869.30, 1,348,359.15 and 477,965.30 is: 717,775.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,869.30 : 1,348,359.15 = 477,965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,869.30/1,348,359.15 = 477,965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,869.30x = 1,348,359.15 × 477,965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,869.30x = 644,468,885,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,468,885,637.50/897,869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,775.83

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