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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,234.88, 1,345,458.60 and 335,875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,234.88, 1,345,458.60 and 335,875.72 is: 503,666.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,234.88 : 1,345,458.60 = 335,875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,234.88/1,345,458.60 = 335,875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,234.88x = 1,345,458.60 × 335,875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,234.88x = 451,906,876,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,906,876,005.19/897,234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,666.19

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