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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,292.91, 1,346,073.80 and 289,878.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,292.91, 1,346,073.80 and 289,878.27 is: 434,860.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,292.91 : 1,346,073.80 = 289,878.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,292.91/1,346,073.80 = 289,878.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,292.91x = 1,346,073.80 × 289,878.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,292.91x = 390,197,542,986.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,197,542,986.94/897,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,860.84

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