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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,351.95, 1,346,282.26 and 365,254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,351.95, 1,346,282.26 and 365,254.85 is: 547,985.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,351.95 : 1,346,282.26 = 365,254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,351.95/1,346,282.26 = 365,254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,351.95x = 1,346,282.26 × 365,254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,351.95x = 491,736,127,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,736,127,386.53/897,351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,985.80

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