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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,109.83, 1,345,891.55 and 298,073.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,109.83, 1,345,891.55 and 298,073.93 is: 447,186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,109.83 : 1,345,891.55 = 298,073.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,109.83/1,345,891.55 = 298,073.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,109.83x = 1,345,891.55 × 298,073.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,109.83x = 401,175,175,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,175,175,442.46/897,109.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,186.24

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