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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897,362.35, 1,346,297.86 and 365,265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897,362.35, 1,346,297.86 and 365,265.25 is: 548,001.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897,362.35 : 1,346,297.86 = 365,265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897,362.35/1,346,297.86 = 365,265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897,362.35x = 1,346,297.86 × 365,265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897,362.35x = 491,755,821,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,755,821,498.20/897,362.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,001.40

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