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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,185.30, 1,345,235.90 and 357,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,185.30, 1,345,235.90 and 357,524.60 is: 536,070.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,185.30 : 1,345,235.90 = 357,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,185.30/1,345,235.90 = 357,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,185.30x = 1,345,235.90 × 357,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,185.30x = 480,954,931,310.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,954,931,310.04/897,185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,070.90

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