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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,318.55, 1,345,435.93 and 357,658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,318.55, 1,345,435.93 and 357,658.08 is: 536,271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,318.55 : 1,345,435.93 = 357,658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,318.55/1,345,435.93 = 357,658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,318.55x = 1,345,435.93 × 357,658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,318.55x = 481,206,031,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,206,031,486.81/897,318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,271.13

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