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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,281.20, 1,346,159.40 and 391,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,281.20, 1,346,159.40 and 391,625.20 is: 587,541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,281.20 : 1,346,159.40 = 391,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,281.20/1,346,159.40 = 391,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,281.20x = 1,346,159.40 × 391,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,281.20x = 527,189,944,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,189,944,256.88/897,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,541.50

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