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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,262.99, 1,346,148.72 and 365,165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,262.99, 1,346,148.72 and 365,165.89 is: 547,852.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,262.99 : 1,346,148.72 = 365,165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,262.99/1,346,148.72 = 365,165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,262.99x = 1,346,148.72 × 365,165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,262.99x = 491,567,592,045.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,567,592,045.79/897,262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,852.30

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