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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,218.02, 1,344,664.50 and 364,448.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,218.02, 1,344,664.50 and 364,448.42 is: 546,200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,218.02 : 1,344,664.50 = 364,448.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,218.02/1,344,664.50 = 364,448.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,218.02x = 1,344,664.50 × 364,448.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,218.02x = 490,060,852,455.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,060,852,455.09/897,218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,200.41

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