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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,332.51, 1,346,597.33 and 465,448.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,332.51, 1,346,597.33 and 465,448.01 is: 698,482.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,332.51 : 1,346,597.33 = 465,448.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,332.51/1,346,597.33 = 465,448.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,332.51x = 1,346,597.33 × 465,448.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,332.51x = 626,771,038,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,771,038,459.59/897,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,482.49

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