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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,327.51, 1,346,589.83 and 465,443.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,327.51, 1,346,589.83 and 465,443.01 is: 698,474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,327.51 : 1,346,589.83 = 465,443.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,327.51/1,346,589.83 = 465,443.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,327.51x = 1,346,589.83 × 465,443.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,327.51x = 626,760,823,710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,760,823,710.59/897,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,474.99

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