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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,937.40, 1,346,906.10 and 542,768.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,937.40, 1,346,906.10 and 542,768.60 is: 814,152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,937.40 : 1,346,906.10 = 542,768.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,937.40/1,346,906.10 = 542,768.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,937.40x = 1,346,906.10 × 542,768.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,937.40x = 731,058,338,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,058,338,228.46/897,937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,152.90

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