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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,885.98, 1,347,301.89 and 519,072.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,885.98, 1,347,301.89 and 519,072.74 is: 778,882.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,885.98 : 1,347,301.89 = 519,072.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,885.98/1,347,301.89 = 519,072.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,885.98x = 1,347,301.89 × 519,072.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,885.98x = 699,347,681,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,347,681,965.35/897,885.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,882.51

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