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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,907.95, 1,346,926.73 and 542,155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,907.95, 1,346,926.73 and 542,155.95 is: 813,273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,907.95 : 1,346,926.73 = 542,155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,907.95/1,346,926.73 = 542,155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,907.95x = 1,346,926.73 × 542,155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,907.95x = 730,244,338,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,244,338,172.76/897,907.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,273.05

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