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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,035.16, 1,344,796.44 and 391,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,035.16, 1,344,796.44 and 391,224.96 is: 586,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,035.16 : 1,344,796.44 = 391,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,035.16/1,344,796.44 = 391,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,035.16x = 1,344,796.44 × 391,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,035.16x = 526,117,933,447.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,117,933,447.14/897,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,507.59

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