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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,960.51, 1,238,872.80 and 575,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,960.51, 1,238,872.80 and 575,848.20 is: 794,469.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,960.51 : 1,238,872.80 = 575,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,960.51/1,238,872.80 = 575,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,960.51x = 1,238,872.80 × 575,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,960.51x = 713,402,671,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,402,671,908.96/897,960.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,469.98

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