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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,279.36, 1,346,173.26 and 365,182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,279.36, 1,346,173.26 and 365,182.26 is: 547,876.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,279.36 : 1,346,173.26 = 365,182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,279.36/1,346,173.26 = 365,182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,279.36x = 1,346,173.26 × 365,182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,279.36x = 491,598,593,438.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,598,593,438.37/897,279.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,876.85

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