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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,190.87, 1,345,244.24 and 357,530.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,190.87, 1,345,244.24 and 357,530.17 is: 536,079.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,190.87 : 1,345,244.24 = 357,530.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,190.87/1,345,244.24 = 357,530.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,190.87x = 1,345,244.24 × 357,530.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,190.87x = 480,965,395,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,965,395,092.50/897,190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,079.24

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