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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,031.12, 1,345,773.90 and 297,995.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,031.12, 1,345,773.90 and 297,995.24 is: 447,068.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,031.12 : 1,345,773.90 = 297,995.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,031.12/1,345,773.90 = 297,995.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,031.12x = 1,345,773.90 × 297,995.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,031.12x = 401,034,216,316.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,034,216,316.24/897,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,068.34

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