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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,058.82, 1,346,365.64 and 470,895.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,058.82, 1,346,365.64 and 470,895.91 is: 706,751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,058.82 : 1,346,365.64 = 470,895.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,058.82/1,346,365.64 = 470,895.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,058.82x = 1,346,365.64 × 470,895.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,058.82x = 633,998,071,051.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,998,071,051.86/897,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,751.95

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