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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,195.09, 1,346,352.87 and 597,885.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,195.09, 1,346,352.87 and 597,885.68 is: 897,201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,195.09 : 1,346,352.87 = 597,885.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,195.09/1,346,352.87 = 597,885.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,195.09x = 1,346,352.87 × 597,885.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,195.09x = 804,965,106,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,965,106,807.86/897,195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,201.86

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