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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,197.20, 1,346,356.04 and 597,887.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,197.20, 1,346,356.04 and 597,887.84 is: 897,205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,197.20 : 1,346,356.04 = 597,887.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,197.20/1,346,356.04 = 597,887.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,197.20x = 1,346,356.04 × 597,887.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,197.20x = 804,969,904,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,969,904,626.55/897,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,205.10

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