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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,982.68, 1,346,924.73 and 542,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,982.68, 1,346,924.73 and 542,901.36 is: 814,322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,982.68 : 1,346,924.73 = 542,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,982.68/1,346,924.73 = 542,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,982.68x = 1,346,924.73 × 542,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,982.68x = 731,247,267,734.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,247,267,734.63/897,982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,322.24

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