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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,231.87, 1,345,454.10 and 335,872.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,231.87, 1,345,454.10 and 335,872.71 is: 503,661.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,231.87 : 1,345,454.10 = 335,872.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,231.87/1,345,454.10 = 335,872.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,231.87x = 1,345,454.10 × 335,872.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,231.87x = 451,901,314,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,901,314,747.61/897,231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,661.68

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