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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,283.37, 1,346,179.28 and 365,186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,283.37, 1,346,179.28 and 365,186.27 is: 547,882.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,283.37 : 1,346,179.28 = 365,186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,283.37/1,346,179.28 = 365,186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,283.37x = 1,346,179.28 × 365,186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,283.37x = 491,606,181,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,606,181,457.66/897,283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,882.87

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