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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,187.06, 1,345,238.53 and 357,526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,187.06, 1,345,238.53 and 357,526.36 is: 536,073.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,187.06 : 1,345,238.53 = 357,526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,187.06/1,345,238.53 = 357,526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,187.06x = 1,345,238.53 × 357,526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,187.06x = 480,958,234,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,958,234,962.65/897,187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,073.53

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