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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,317.55, 1,345,434.44 and 357,657.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,317.55, 1,345,434.44 and 357,657.08 is: 536,269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,317.55 : 1,345,434.44 = 357,657.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,317.55/1,345,434.44 = 357,657.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,317.55x = 1,345,434.44 × 357,657.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,317.55x = 481,204,144,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,204,144,626.38/897,317.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,269.62

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