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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,222.87, 1,345,440.60 and 335,863.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,222.87, 1,345,440.60 and 335,863.71 is: 503,648.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,222.87 : 1,345,440.60 = 335,863.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,222.87/1,345,440.60 = 335,863.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,222.87x = 1,345,440.60 × 335,863.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,222.87x = 451,884,671,500.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,884,671,500.63/897,222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,648.19

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