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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,967.08, 1,346,901.41 and 542,885.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,967.08, 1,346,901.41 and 542,885.76 is: 814,298.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,967.08 : 1,346,901.41 = 542,885.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,967.08/1,346,901.41 = 542,885.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,967.08x = 1,346,901.41 × 542,885.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,967.08x = 731,213,596,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,213,596,970.14/897,967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,298.89

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