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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,321.76, 1,345,477.96 and 297,962.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,321.76, 1,345,477.96 and 297,962.17 is: 446,775.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,321.76 : 1,345,477.96 = 297,962.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,321.76/1,345,477.96 = 297,962.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,321.76x = 1,345,477.96 × 297,962.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,321.76x = 400,901,532,648.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,901,532,648.77/897,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,775.67

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