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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,041.79, 1,345,562.69 and 364,438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,041.79, 1,345,562.69 and 364,438.04 is: 546,657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,041.79 : 1,345,562.69 = 364,438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,041.79/1,345,562.69 = 364,438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,041.79x = 1,345,562.69 × 364,438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,041.79x = 490,374,220,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,374,220,890.72/897,041.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,657.05

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