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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,185.55, 1,345,236.28 and 357,524.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,185.55, 1,345,236.28 and 357,524.85 is: 536,071.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,185.55 : 1,345,236.28 = 357,524.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,185.55/1,345,236.28 = 357,524.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,185.55x = 1,345,236.28 × 357,524.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,185.55x = 480,955,399,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,955,399,221.56/897,185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,071.27

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