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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,948.78, 1,347,292.53 and 659,281.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,948.78, 1,347,292.53 and 659,281.47 is: 989,193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,948.78 : 1,347,292.53 = 659,281.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,948.78/1,347,292.53 = 659,281.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,948.78x = 1,347,292.53 × 659,281.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,948.78x = 888,244,999,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,244,999,698.42/897,948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,193.39

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